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The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 21, 1940

Page

4

Voluntary Petrol Conservation Campaign Across Australia

General Motors-Holden's Ltd launches a Commonwealth wide Voluntary Petrol Conservation Campaign prompted by wartime needs. One day tune-up schools start in capital cities to train mechanics in petrol economy, with garages passing on tips to car owners. Dealers will perform tune-ups at cost, and mileage charts guide post-service efficiency improvements.

Frederick Stewart Canberra General Motors-Holdens Ltd General Motors-Holtens General Motors-Holden's Ltd Nealera Ford Symouth General Motors Australia

Petrol rationing plan outlined by Commonwealth government

The government prepares petrol rationing with voluntary cuts and price rises to cut up to one third of prewar use. Rationing aims to minimize disruption to essential services, with six weeks to implement. Motorists urged to conserve and support industry as war needs rise.

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