| AUSTRALIA STEPS ON THE GAS! Australia adapts to wartime conditions as alternative methods of fuel are developed. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7210 |
| Catalog #: | 264489 | |
| Clip Number: | 264489-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 559 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:50 - 01:29:46 | |
| Location: | Australia. | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Gasoline / Petrol LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Misc SCIENCE: Chemistry WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: Rationing & Shortages | |
| Description: | AUSTRALIA STEPS ON THE GAS! Australia adapts to wartime conditions as alternative methods of fuel are developed. Australia. Various shots of petrol coupons being printed at a press as commentator talks of Australia adapts herself to war conditions of saving petrol. Brief shots of electric cars. We then see a plant where molasses is turned into alcohol for use as fuel. Several shots of storage tanks and scientists working on laboratory equipment. Men work on a Shale Oil production plant - a large refinery in the Australian landscape. | |
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