Accidental Discovery Of Power Fluid, Said To Be Like Petrol
SYDNEY, Feb. 22 (Rec. 6 p,m.) —A dental mechanic, Mr. K. C. Shipworth, claims that while mixing chemicals, some of which accidentally fell into a tin of water, he discovered power fluid at least as good as petrol. He tested it in a heavy car engine and found it gave 21 miles to the gallon. The liquid would cost 9d to Is a gallon. Fifty per cent, water could be added. A syndicate is being formed to study the possibilities.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 23 February 1949, Page 5
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