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Description

Inscription on reverse reads: “27 Aug. 1974. Last flax being cut.”

The last cutting of flax at the Moutoa swamp. A tractor towing a bin is being used to complete the process.

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Identification

Date
August 24, 1974

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Taxonomy

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moutoa,
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