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Description

The Miranui Flaxmill was owned by A & L Seifert Flax Company Ltd and opened in November 1907. This view of the Makerua Swamp area shows a steam driven tram on the tracks, to deliver a load of flax to the mill.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Fx 89
Date
circa 1907
Digitisation ID
2011P_Fx89_004603
Held In
Coolstore

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agriculture,
flax industry,
mill,
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train,
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