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Clothing Ration Card

Commonwealth of Australia
c. 1947
Subcollections
World War Two
Overview

A cream Clothing Ration Card which can be folded. On the front and back of the card is the letter "C", and on the inside are small tickets with the word "Clothing" and a number.

Historical information

Ration cards were issued to the population of Australia to control war time products and spending. All basic items were controlled. Fuel, food, clothing etc. These were for the purchase of clothing.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSA2004.115
Item type
Tickets
Material
Card
Width
16 cm
Height or length
11 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the front of the card printed in black ink is "WXa12345678 If this RATION CARD is found it must be returned at once to THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF RATIONING PERTH. All enquiries and comments regarding rationing should be addressed to the Deputy Directory Rationing."

The card was issued to Issued to "Pitchers A.E., 14 Carlisle St. KATANNING No. 175750"

Year
c. 1947
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Clothing Ration Cards
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