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Kōrero: Large companies

Europa petrol station

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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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Reference: 22098

Image: Bill Richardson Transport World

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Gary Hawke, Large companies – Large companies, 1900 to 1980, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/music/25956/europa-petrol-station (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Gary Hawke, i tāngia i te 2 March 2010.