| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 008224 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c June 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S ...
Description
SELECTED AREAS OF AUSTRALIAN FARMLANDS HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO FLAX PRODUCTION TO MEET BRITAIN'S WARTIME NEEDS. MANY PHASES OF FLAX PRODUCTION ARE SHOWN IN THIS SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION. AT THE FACTORY, FLAX FROM THE MILL IS HACKLED AND FED TO A SPREAD BOARD, COMBED THROUGH A SERIES OF DRAWING FRAMES.