Nixon reputedly amassed a small fortune from his contracting .
Nixon reputedly having previously obtained shares in the Australian Steam Sawmills on the Balonne River , he eventually bought out the other shareholders and developed the sawmills into a profitable business .
Nixon reputedly amassed a small fortune from his contracting and having previously obtained shares in the Australian Steam Sawmills on the Balonne River , he eventually bought out the other shareholders and developed the sawmills into a profitable business .