History:
1896-1901 Tom Price, Newman in northern Wairarapa.
1905 Tom Price, Petone
1906-1910 Puketapu Sawmilling Co., Matapuna
1912-1913 NZ Powell Wood Process Co., Rangataua
1914-1915 Ellis & Burnand Ltd., Ongarue. Known as "The Squirt" 5-1/2hp boiler.
1917-1920 Waimiha Sawmilling Co., Mangapehi
Really a traction engine mounted on 4 wheels with large gear wheel driven
from flywheel shaft and
directly to gears on wheels.
After 1920 the history is a bit vague. It appears to have been sold to
Marton Sash & Door Ltd.
at Waione and left derelict there.
Its ultimate fate is unknown, probably reduced to scrap
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