Romance of Petrol in Historic Oil History
The article traces petrol origins from early chemist debates to its discovery and refinement. It notes Johann Lerche’s and other chemists’ roles, the shift from kerosene to petrol fuels, and the rise of internal combustion engines driven by gasoline. It highlights pivotal milestones, from distillation to global production and the impact on industry and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauscom
Amer
Fen
Ostimg
Clancys
Bamis
Taquins
Japan
Johann Lerche
Ami
Lerche
Petral
Gil Distiller
Johannes Sple
Ais
Johannes Spiel
James Watt
Robert Fulgen
Galicia
Dutey Ems
Canada
Rusti
Local notices and ads mix of chemists and mail news
A garbled collage shows chemists Collins and Kelly promoting tonics and elastic gloves for athletes, mail closes and rates, a Scottish-like note from Chille gor requesting bottles, constables transferred in Gilbert River, and various local business claims about lemon squash and tooth powder. The piece also mentions regulatory moves and wartime era immigration debate.
Mitchells Post Office Hotel at Herberton
Mitchells Post Office Hotel Herberton offers special accommodation for visitors families tourists and commercial travellers. It features sample rooms billiard room hairdressing saloon and a range of spirits wines and beers of the highest quality. The property highlights magnificent scenery and bracing North Queensland climate under the personal supervision of Owen Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todiate
Queensland
Owen Mitchell
Non-Forfeiture of Policies Notice by Agents
The notice lists multiple firms and agents including Rott Sturt & Co Floras and Cattle Saleemen Dalgety Co Ltd and others. It states non-forfeiture of policies amounting to 33 108 90 and directs full particulars to local agent A J Draper Cairns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Commission
Rupert Timber
Aberdeen
Ueensland Trustees Ltd
Muteal Lite
Cities A. Co
Lad
Jenchetar Fire Assurasts Us
Fire Assurance
Compranstion
Wolfram Buywa Vemater
A. J. Draper
Caires
Bread Supply Promises Quality After March First
A local business pledges to supply the public with the best bread starting after March 1, emphasizing strict attention to business civility and cleanliness. The note mentions a limited share of proceeds and fair distribution concerns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gray Motor Engines
F. W. Aumalier
Spence Street
Norttl
Mining Exchange
Prest
F. J. Joyce
Fearnley & Co., Ltd
Eet Cne
Shirley
Cairns
Sydney
Calrms
THE
Cueen’s Hotel
L. Ccates
Frente
Brisbane
R. J. Overland
Glark & Co., Avities VulcAn Foundry & Engineering Works
Vulcan Foundry and Engineering Works
Arto
My Best
Cara
Sattenem
Ouen San
Rt Uy Aa Ey Rete
Robert Cregg
Chamist
Southern Ports
M.S
John Taver
Stemd
Great Britain
Australia
Collins
Lakerstreet
Cairne
Yerrow
Allinga
Aramac
Chillegor
If Bottler
Robert Crag
Chenist
Ordiah
Gilbert Hiver
Cardwell
Goldriah
Normemten
Kelly
Vivian
Abe Allings
Oping
Abbott-strert
Cairaa
Gitleepie
Towneville
Ingham
Craig
Simens
Leyelinte
Amd
Robert Craig
Chem
Wadlers
Penn
North Queensland
Erstawint Competr, Limited
George Kerr
Barcoc
Ani
Kidston Win
Scriven
Ramacak
A. B. Piddinston
K.C
High Court
Juntive Hith
Wan
Juntice Rich
Jusio Harvey
Bie Fether
P. G. Grant
Kuranda Yreterding
Frei Anderson
Jeaven
Binterkame
J. B. Hides
Mommaen
Mr. F. G
Port J
Mitchell's Post Office Hotel
Herberton
Rott, Sturt & Co
the Motionsl Mutual Life Association of Australasia Ltd
Messrs, Hynes Beos
Wvses Ce
T Ozanne
Flaveile, Rovers, Sankey
Smellie & CO. Ltd
Naples
Ancia
Eramel
Smellie&co.,ltd
Townsville
London
Reqtring Agun
Bharwis-Williams
Cale Brett
Somme
Alfred Taylor
Wsovd
W.J. Munro &Co
E J. Munroe CO
Shiney
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