The fact that motor traction is superseding that of horses for heavy carting was evidenced at the sale of a contractor’s plant at Gisborne a short time ago (says an exchange). Some block drays, which were valued at £5O, could not find bidders at as low a price as £lO. That horses were still in fair demand, probably for farm work, was shown, "'hen 10 draughts sold at from £25 to £35. 'lhese were of a good type, and attracted a great deal of attention. Harness and implements sold fairly well.
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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 259, 2 August 1928, Page 11
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