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In the early 20th century a large number of households kept chickens in their backyards. This fowl house and fenced run, in Stratford in 1911, was typical, as was the large vegetable garden.
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Alexander Turnbull Library, James McAllister Collection (PAColl-3054)
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by James McAllister
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