Harold came from a family background of orchardists. He joined the Department of Agriculture as a Fruit Inspector and was responsible for supervising and controlling the condition of export fruit in cold storage.
In 1961, he was appointed Assistant Manager of Paracombe Cold Store and in 1963 Manager of Kersbrook Co-Operative Society. He instigated the amalgamation of Kersbrook and Paracombe Cold Stores and was made General Manager. Later, Gumeracho Co-Op and Cuddlee Creek Co-Op were taken over and came under Harold's control. In 1982, Harold joined Balhannah Co-Op as General Manager, and then retired in 1989.
During his many years in the Cold Chain Industry, Harold was State Secretary for four years and was actively involved in all committees. He was made a life member in 1987
