UNION AIRWAYS
SUPPLY OF BENZOL ORDER FOR CHRISTCHURCH COMPANY. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, November 4. An important constituent of fuel used by modern high compression aeroplane engines, benzol, is to be supplied by the Christchurch Gas Company to the Vacuum Oil Company, beginning next year. A contract has been signed for the supply of 6000 gallons in the first year which may be increased to 10,000 gallons.
The Vacuum Oil Company is under contract to supply aviation spirit containing benzol to Union Airways. The Christchurch Gas Company at present manufactures 2000 to 3000 gallons of benzol yearly and is the only company in the Dominion making benzol on a commercial scale.
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Southland Times, Issue 22730, 5 November 1935, Page 8
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112UNION AIRWAYS Southland Times, Issue 22730, 5 November 1935, Page 8
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