While “Lane” is scratched on the plate no accompanying information is available. The photograph was widely circulated during the 1970 centenary celebrations but no details were forthcoming from the public.

James Hallam was born in Ashton-under-Lyne in Lancashire, in 1869 and died in Shannon in 1951. Around 1900, James Hallam gained his stationary engine driver's license which enabled him to gain employment at Lind and O'Connor's flaxmill. he later moved to Miranui Mill, eventually becoming the accountant until the mill closed. Before retiring he was secretary of the Makerua Drainage Baord. Pictured here is James Hallam at home in Shannon (postcard). See 'From Bush to Swamp: The Centenary of Shannon 1887-1987" p 231-232. See also Pi 602, 633, 636, 638 and 639.