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Transporting farm goods

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Transporting farm goods

Burnett’s Motors serviced the rural hinterland of Ashburton, Canterbury’s second-largest town. Carting agricultural products and equipment by road began first with horse and wagon. Later, traction engines were used to haul heavy goods. In the 20th century trucks like this took over.

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John Wilson, Canterbury places – Mid-Canterbury Plains, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/10273/transporting-farm-goods (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by John Wilson, published 2 March 2009, updated 17 August 2015.