Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. 



10 Aug., 1916.] 



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In Ancient Babylon, 3000 B.C. 



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 lonia and Assyria, on the Mesopotamian 

 plains. The lamps unearthed were of un- 

 glazed terra-cotta and excellent workman- 

 ship, taking various forms such as birds 

 hands, and feet. It is not to be expected 

 that the Babylonians could produce a 

 burning oil so perfect as 



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