Come Millhacking and Shearing with "Ike”... ... ISAAC M. THOMPSON, author of 'THE LYALLDALE WALTZ” The author recounts from the bullock wagon era of his pioneer grandfather during the 1860’s, the close settlement of the Lyalldale district in South Canterbury in 1900, to his own farming, shearing, contracting and boilerhouse experiences. His greatest interest, traction engines, is featured in depth, with histories of locally owned engines, and the mighty GyrotiHer. He has written in a style which typifies his life . . . variety, humour and hard work, and makes no claim to literary genious in this his first book. In spite of its low price of $8.50, this hardback book is lavishly illustrated with 238 photographs > s . II tk Post Orders on the Form i LB- «' below accompanied by aJ • MMf crossed cheque to: «■ - ISAAC M. THOMPSON ~ ■BLST The "Kopje” 'Pg'B. Lyalldale No. 2 R.M.D. Timaru Please sendcopies at $8.50 each. NAME ADDRESS
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 34031, 20 December 1975, Page 6
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150Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Press, Volume CXV, Issue 34031, 20 December 1975, Page 6
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