During this period, the island enjoyed increased revenues through the sale of flax, with prices peaking in 1951. However, the industry declined because of transportation costs and competition from synthetic fibres. The decision by the British Post Office to use synthetic fibres for its mailbags was a further blow, contributing to the closure of the island's flax mills in 1965. COUNT 4
QSN1 What did the Island sell for increased revenue during this period? ANS1 flax QSN2 What year did flax prices peak? ANS2 1951 QSN3 The British Post Offices decision to use what kind of fibres hurt the flax industry? ANS3 synthetic fibres QSN4 What year did the Island's flax mills close? ANS4 1965