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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
5
This supplement surveys how home heating and comfort have evolved in Australia amid climate differences. It contrasts coastal ease with inland extremes, notes Canberra as a testing ground for modern methods, and compares practices with Sweden’s long‑standing efficient systems.
Open fires decline as efficient closed heating units rise, reducing dust and wall stain. Early radiators were enclosed to protect decor but cut efficiency. Modern systems use filters, lowering discolouration and dust carry. For hot water radiators a wooden shelf is advised.
A thermometer proves useful in selecting heating appliances for different rooms. Readings indicate the heat needed to reach comfort. for example a 60 degree room requires an appliance supplying at least five extra degrees.
The blanket, marketed for ten years, originally operated at 240 volts and raised fears of shocks. Modern versions use transformers to lower to 17.5 volts, eliminating danger. Running cost is about half a penny per night, and the blanket may replace hot water bottles soon.
Canberra planner Mr. Warren says homes should be planned with a central heat source and main rooms facing the morning sun to slash fuel bills and create a cheerful atmosphere. He notes shifts from open fires to oil and hot water systems and favors a return to hot air heating as a cheap, even distribution method.
The article compares heating reliance between Australians and Northern Hemisphere residents. It notes London's coldest month January average 40.6F, while Sydney's mean minimum is 46.4F, about six degrees higher. It adds that temperatures far below are common in parts of New South Wales and in Canberra.
Modern home heating tends to be healthier than old open fires which dry nasal and throat tissues and raise infection risk. Even heat from new systems reduces chilblain danger from cold exposure. Warnings urge kerosene fuel clearly marked and out of children's reach, and electric radiators kept away from bathrooms due to shock risk.
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