TRUMAN JONES
Traction Engine Contractor
Within Canterbury for some 33 years, the name of Truman Jones was synonymous with traction engines. He was one of the largest and best known haulage contractors, chaff cutting and threshing mill owners in Mid-Canterbury. From Hororata, his engines, wagons and mills were seen throughout the Malvern Hills area and the plains, occasionally venturing into the City of Christchurch. His name is remembered long after his decease, becoming part of Hororata’s folklore in Joe Charles’ ballad of the Coleridge Run.
Successive print runs of this book have sold out completely and the demand is still there. The book will be reprinted in a finer quality paper and includes additional material, with a mixture of monotone and colour photographs.
Successive print runs of this book have sold out completely and the demand is still there. The book will be reprinted in a finer quality paper and includes additional material, with a mixture of monotone and colour photographs.