FLAX GROWING
BAY OF PLENTY PROJECT.
TE PUKE. March 11 The Xew Zealand El ax Fibre Company and its subsidiary companies are now in complete possession ot the old freezing works buildings at W'liakatane, which, in the near future, will be used for the manufacture of flax. In a short time men will be put in charge to carry out general repairs. On the whole the buildings are in good order, and visiting members oi its company have expressed entire satisfaction. A plant for research work is to be placed on the premises in a short time. The headquarters of the iesearcli staff are at present at Petono, but it is expected a transfer will shortly he made to Whakatane. Ma-
chinery for the manufacture of flax products will be placed in readiness for manufacturing purposes, when the flax will be ready, which is estimated to be in two years’ time. Six tractors arc engaged in ploughing new areas for planting flax on the Rangitaiki this winter. The flax already planted is doing, well and is responding wonderfully to cultivation.
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Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1930, Page 2
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180FLAX GROWING Hokitika Guardian, 19 March 1930, Page 2
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