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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
10
Modern kerosene burning appliances are shown as reliable economical options for homes, highlighting wickless burners with new valves and radiant elements. Pennant kerosene is touted as superior, with cabinet heaters and hot water systems gaining overseas use and aimed for domestic markets.
The article describes Dalgety & Co. Ltd. displaying a Hallstrom kerosene refrigerator van in Melbourne and notes kerosene heated or powered devices across Australia. It highlights Electrolux and Hallstrom models, cost per day for a 54 cubic foot fridge, and mentions kerosene fans under development as versatile modern uses for Pennant Kerosene.
Industry experts and refinery staff favor kerosene-burning appliances for refining processes and consumer devices. Leading manufacturers and distributors prefer this fuel type for the appliances they market, aligning with technical and market considerations.
A 1957 feature describes Pennant kerosene powered refrigerators enabling cold storage and hot water supply in outback Australia. Hallstroms and Electrolux endorse Pennant kerosene for reliability under extreme climates, with no moving parts and long replacement intervals. The article notes growing use beyond populated centers and cites demonstrations and factory claims of safe economical operation.
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