A Worthwhile Invention

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

39/18

Date Released

2 Mar 1939

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Royal Visit to Bif
2. 2Rugby League International - England V France
3. 3Australia Prepares
4. 4St David’s Day
5. 5A Worthwhile Invention
6. 6Broadstairs Fishermen Give Kiddies Free Ride
7. 7Model of New York for World’s Fair
8. 8Disastrous Fire in Quebec Asylum
9. 9Australia’s Tribute to Pope Pius XI
10. 10Mission of Mercy
11. 11Scottish Cup 3rd Round

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 11

Summary

Inventor Jack Truro tries out his own invention, a fluid which he claims will fire proof any normal woven material.

Keywords

Safety devices; Inventions and discoveries

Length of story (in feet)

99

Story extras:

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Notes

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