His father was secretary of the Melbourne Gas and Coke Company.

In 1884 following conversion to standard gauge they were sold to the Ruabon Coal and Coke Company.

Around 1903, it also became the location of Page Coal and Coke Company.

The Gas Light and Coke Company was the first public utility company in the world.

He was Governor of the Gas Light and Coke Company from 1906 to 1916.

He was later a principal of the Page Coal and Coke Company.

Whitney was also a director of the Stonega Coal & Coke Company.

The miners, on their way to a meeting, walked past property owned by the Jamison Coal and Coke Company.

The History of the Gas Light and Coke Company 1812-1949.

This was followed by a brief connexion with the Gas Light and Coke Company as senior assistant engineer.