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The Miranui Flaxmill, near Shannon, was the largest flaxmill built in New Zealand, in 1907. At its height in 1926 it employed about 300 workers. Dick Webb, Mill Manager, is seated on the ground holding his daughter, in front of the first row of men.

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Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Fx 18
Date
1907
Digitisation ID
2007P_Fx18_FLA_0614
Held In
Coolstore

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Horowhenua Region

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