.Journal of AyriciiUiire, Victoria. 



[10 May, 1917. 



The Story of the Lamp 



4: \ 



The American "Camphene" 

 Lamp, 1845 



In 1845 experiments were conducted in 

 America to produce a "burnins fluid" to 

 take the place of animal and seed oils. Oil 

 of Turpentine was purified by distillation 

 over quick-lime and was called "Camphene." 

 The dangerous nature of the new burning 

 oil soon brought it into disfavour. 



Safety is an important matter in lamps, 

 heaters and stoves. Laurel Kerosene is 

 tested to 150 degrees of fire-heat before 

 being sold. Millions of tins of 



Laurel Kerosene 



The soft white light 



are used every year without danger or 

 accident. Laurel does not char the wick or 

 clog the burner. Gives a brilliant light, 

 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 

 replaces our old brand. White Rose. 

 Insist on Laurel 



Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. 



Throughout the Commonwealth and New Zealand 



La. 



