 Austin was initiated as a Freemason the next year and continued to follow in Oke's footsteps, installing the new light at Ferryland Head Lighthouse and repairing lights at other lighthouses.After Oke's death, Austin was promoted as “Mechanician of Lighthouses” for all of Newfoundland, worked as an inspector on behalf of the superintendent, oversaw new construction on site, and trained keepers.The family moved to what is now a historic home on Quidi Vidi Road in St. John's.