He began in the days before reliable vehicles, good communications and air access in case of emergency. He made running repairs to the truck, and he loaded and unloaded tons of stores to ferry his cargo across flooded creeks. Tom Kruse always got the mail through - come drought, hell or high water. 'Author Kristin Weidenbach's account of this famous enterprise balances its hardships with humour and a great sense of camaraderie'WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN. 312 pages Paperback
