Miranui Flaxmill was owned by A & L Seifert Flaxmilling Company Ltd and opened in 1907. This view looks eastwards with the Tararua Ranges in the background. the flax, sourced from the swamp, was taken by tram to the mill for processing.
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- 2011P_Fx6_004583
- Title
- Man in Makerua flax swamp, near Shannon
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- Public Photograph Collection Fx6
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- Unknown
- Place
- Shannon, Horowhenua Region
- Date
- circa 1907
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- Palmerston North City Library
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