Busselton Historical Society > Records

WW2 Petrol Ration Cards

« Prev Item Next Item »

Commonwealth of Australia

c. 1949

Subcollections

Military

Overview

Western Australian WW2 Petrol Ration Cards

Historical information

Australia introduced rationing regulations for food, petrol and clothing on 14 May 1942 to manage expected shortages. It was hoped rationing would ensure the equitable distribution of limited resources, curb spending which would lead to increased savings, which in turn could be invested in war loans.

Rationing in Australia was never as harsh as in Britain. It was enforced by the use of coupons and was limited to petrol, clothing, tea, sugar, butter, and meat but from time to time, eggs and milk were also rationed.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.321

Item type

Objects

Themes

War and Conflict

Material

Paper

Inscriptions and markings

W.A. Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Commonwealth of Australia Valid Only Until 31st July 1949 Forty Four 44 Gallons Not Transferable
Western Australia Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Series B Valid in all States Forty Four 44 Gallons
W.A. Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Commonwealth of Australia Valid Only Until 30th September 1947 Two 2 Gallons Not Transferable This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number.
W.A. Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Commonwealth of Australia Valid Only Until 31st July 1949 Two 2 Gallons Not Transferable This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number.
W.A. Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Commonwealth of Australia Valid Only Until 31st July 1949 One 1 Gallon Not Transferable This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number.

Keywords

World War 2

Ration Card

Place made

Australia

Year

c. 1949

Last modified

Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

Completeness

100

Item feedback