The Flax Market, —The 77aropcan Mail Isays: —“ In is wo: th while stating that the import of New Zealand flax (Phormium fenax) is becoming of great importance here, and for “clean” parcels a market is readily found at from LHO to L4O 10s per ton It is said that there is an opening for the fibre to compete with Manilla hemp, fair samples of whiclx realise LSO per ton There is, however, room for improvement in the mode of cleaning adopted in the Colony, and if the gum and other adherent matter could be removed without weakening the fibre, there is little doubt that much better prices -would be obtained. This point is commended to the earnest attention of producers and shippers. A fine, silky fibre is also spoken of, said to be prepared from common tussock grass in New Zealand, and valued at from L4O to L 45 a ton, of which sample shipments are strongly recommended.
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Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2031, 8 November 1869, Page 2
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158Untitled Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2031, 8 November 1869, Page 2
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