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Journal of Agriculture, Victoria. 



[11 Dec, 1916. 



The Story of the Lamp V^ 



In the Middle Ages, 400-600 A.D. 



The lights of the Middle Ages were rush- 

 lights, torches, lamps and crude tallow 

 candles. When lamps were used, they 

 followed the designs of the lamps of the 

 early Romans from whom they were handed 

 down. The craftsmanship displayed in the 

 lamps of the later Romans was entirely 

 absent. The fuel used was animal oil, which 

 was very unsatisfactory. With a highly 

 refined oil like 



Laurel Kerosene 



The soft white light 



you get the most briUiant, steady light, 

 without smoke or smell. Ideal for reading 

 purposes, shedding soft rays of light which 

 are soothing and restful to the eyes. For 

 lighting, heating and cooking, it cannot be 

 excelled. Laurel is our new trade mark 

 name for the highest quality American 

 Kerosene ever sold in Australasia and re- 

 places our old brand, White Rose. 



Insist on Laurel 



Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. 



Throughout the Commonwealth and New Zealand ^= 



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