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flax millnoun historical, chiefly NZA factory in which flax was processed: the derelict property is thought to have been built as a flax mill...- A flax mill was established in 1870 on the Bradley property where there was then an abundant supply of flax.
- As steamships gradually replaced sailing vessels the demand for ropes was reduced and by 1890 the flax mill was closed.
- At one time, a staggering 300 flax mills were operating in New Zealand, yet less than seven years later, only 40 mills were left.
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