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The fibre is brought in from the drying fields to the brushing sheds, 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011U/437

Scope and Contents

Showing sisal baled for export being weighed. It is then placed into brushing machines which consist of a rotating drum with beaters attached, this removes the dust and the tow. It is then baled ready for export'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945

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Language of Materials

English

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