WW2 Ration Cards

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Commonwealth of Australia

c. 1948 - 1949

Subcollections

Historical information

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

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

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.320

Item type

Objects

Material

Paper

Themes

War and Conflict

Inscriptions and markings

Western Australia Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Series B Valid in all States One 1 Gallon
Western Australia Motor Spirit Ration Ticket Series B Valid in all States Two 2 Gallon
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.
If this card is found it must be returned at once to the Deputy Director of Rationing Perth
Commonwealth of Australia
1948 Meat Ration Card
W No. 224950
W No. 224880
W No. 224951

Contextual Information

These three meat ration cards were issued to the following Busselton residents

ER Harries
A Maidment
WM Harries

Keywords

Place made

Canberra
ACT
Australia

Year