History Of Rubber
Rubber was discovered in the days of Columbus,, little practical, use for it was found for nearly three and a half centuries until, in 1839, the secret of vulcanisation, or hardening by sulphur, was found.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 28, 9 March 1948, Page 4
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38History Of Rubber Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 12, Issue 28, 9 March 1948, Page 4
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