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1947

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Overview

A beige pasteboard coupon with red printing and handwritten name, date and address in dark pen. The coupon was issued to C T White, address Fords in 17/7/47

Historical information

Clothing purchases were regulated during World War Two. It was necessary to produce the required amount of coupons to make any purchase. This care allowed a mother to purchase items for an expected baby.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-202-HSA1987.42

Item type

Material

Pasteboard (Paper)

Width

6 cm

Height or length

8 cm

Year

Statement of significance

All residents of Australia were issued coupons for all necessary purchases during the time of the Second World War.

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Date of creation +70 years

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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