On 24/03/2017 08:55, Crusader wrote:
Wasn't it some sort of urea/ammonia mix that the paper was impregnated with...with a few other odd chemicals to prevent lremature drying?
It was also amazing what one could use the paper roll centres for as well as the used fax blades. Many an exhaust pipe has been temporarily re-attached to the car with old blades before going home after a shift.
Paper roll holders were excellent firework launch tubes!

Dunno about you lot that had cushy postings to sleepy out stations ,but
at the frantic LAP those on night shift arranged a roster whereby every
body were given a two hour sleep break thru the watch,that meant all us
junior bods were alloted the first break i.e midnight til two,in the
Teleprinter room !
I'll leave the rest to your imagination.....
RonB