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Europa petrol station

During the 1930s Europa was one of the brand names under which imported petrol was sold to New Zealand motorists. This radio jingle was used to advertise the fuel to motorists. Europa petrol was sold by the Todd Corporation, a large company which imported and assembled cars.

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Gary Hawke, 'Large companies - Large companies, 1900 to 1980', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/music/25956/europa-petrol-station (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Gary Hawke, published 11 Mar 2010