The New Zealand Flax Milling Industry
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Description: History of the flax cultivation and fiber processing industry in New Zealand, from the 1860's until the last flax mill ceased operation in 1985. From A history of Technological Innovation in New Zealand. Author: Ian Matheson.
THE NEW ZEALAND FLAXMILLING INDUSTRY Phormium tenax (commonly known as ”harakeke” or ”native flax”) has played an important part in the history of Aotearoa/New Zealand, for inside the long green leaves of this plant there lies a strong white fibre, suitable for the manufacture of cordage and textiles.
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| Page title: | Flax |
| Keywords: | Phormium tenax, FLAXMILLING, flax, Manawatu, Foxton, Government subsidies, Ian Matheson |
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| IP-address: | 202.191.42.30 |
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| Date | lastmodified: 2013-03-13T02:47:03+13:00 |