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Do-it-yourself implement shed, 1948

Do-it-yourself implement shed, 1948

This implement shed, in the East Limehills area, Southland, has been built from the materials at hand. Bog pine roots removed from paddocks have been stacked to make the outside walls. The roof has been thatched with threshed straw.

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Archives New Zealand – Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga
Reference: AANR 6329 7 DA29,976

Permission of Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kawanatanga must be obtained before any re-use of this material.

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Robert Peden. 'Farm buildings', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/farm-buildings/6/1