Author(s): Ken Anderson

Rotorua Books

Out of print, advised August 2009. This is the second book in the series concerning Ellis and Burnand's sawmilling industry in the King Country. The first title is "Sparse Timber Sawmillers, Ongarue". The book details the complete history of the Ellis and Burnand Mangapehi operation from its start around 1901 until its closure in 1966, including the negotiations for the rights to mill the land. Ken Anderson passed away suddenly in April 2008 and his family have completed this work and brought it to publication.