The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
McCann's Royal Mail Coaches
McCann's Royal Mail Coaches (P. J. McCann, proprietor), corner of Main and Kawa Kawa Streets, Mangaweka. Bankers, Bank of New Zealand. These coaches run regularly to Ohingaiti, connecting daily with the line to and from Mangaonoho. As a livery stable keeper, Mr. McCann, who came to the Colony in 1879 from the north of Ireland, supplies saddle-horses and vehicles as required. He has had a large experience in the business, and is known as a careful driver. [Messrs. Berry and Trevena have (1897) purchased the coaching business from Mr. McCann.]