Support our ethanol industry
When the T Model Ford was built in the early 20th century it was possible to drive along on ethanol as its fuel.
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Ethanol or a mixture of it with gasoline was a recognised mixture in Australia at least until 1957.
Oil company competition forced ethanol out and smog started to develop, particularly in cities.
I believe oil is still the greatest cause of pollution and not the use of coal as they would like us to believe.
The world has slowly started to realise that oil based fuels are not beneficial.
Environmentally clean ethanol is making a comeback.
Countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India and a number of US States mandate it.
In Australia, by far most cars on the road are built to use ethanol.
But, always check with the manufacturer first for percentage mixtures.
In Queensland we have an ethanol mandate of three percent, but 85 percent mixtures (known as E85) for flexi fuelled motor cars are around in the cities and regional centres.
It helps with our state production of sugar cane.
If people want to limit pollution, they can do so by promoting ethanol and leave our productive coal industry alone.
Robert Bom
West Rockhampton
Anne Armansin and the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Autumn Appeal
As winter nears Anne Armansin will be preparing herself for the increased demand for her help.
Anne is an energy expert for St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland who helps people in need keep their electricity on and their power costs down.
Autumn is one of the busiest times on her calendar because for many disadvantaged Queenslanders, the impending winter months bring worry and a sense of dread about their power bills.
They have to choose whether to use their heaters to help survive the cold and go without basic items like food, or shiver through the winter months.
But Anne is there for them to help quell their fears.
Anne has helped countless families and individuals who have fallen into debt with power providers by developing solutions for them.
Some of these solutions include assisting these people with concession and payment assistance options, advocacy to avoid disconnection, extra charges and debt recovery action, explanation of bills and pricing and identification of appliances that use excessive energy, are faulty or in need of repair.
Our Autumn Appeal is an important fundraising effort which allows us, through our network of dedicated staff and volunteers, to help people in need get ready for the winter months.
For us to continue to make a difference in the lives of people that are marginalised through the work of people like Anne, we need your support.
Please support the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland Autumn Appeal which runs until May.
Your tax deductable donations can also be made at vinnies.org.au/donate (select Queensland) or call 13 18 12.
John Forrest
State President,
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland
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