Stripping machine at work, Miranui Flaxmill, near Shannon
The Miranui Flaxmill, near Shannon, was the largest flaxmill built in New Zealand, in 1907. The stripping machine was a cast iron drum, with beaters attached, which revolved about 2000x a minute. It removed the green outer part, to reveal the flax...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Near Shannon, Horowhenua Region
Date: circa 1910