"An overhanging canopy topped by soaring rocket-like spire gives this building great presence and expresses an optimism about technology and progress. But the short lifespan of the small independant service station operators, selling many brands of petrol, soon came to an end after the second world war with the introduction of bigger stations, tied to one company, who offered uniformed attendants, clean rest rooms and many bonus offers to take the major share of business."

Art Deco Architecture in Australia, A Spirit of Progress 1997