Rationing regulations for food and clothing were gazetted on 14 May 1942. Rationing was introduced to manage shortages and control civilian consumption. It aimed to curb inflation, reduce total consumer spending, and limit impending shortages of essential goods. The broad reasoning behind the introduction of rationing was to ensure the equitable distribution of food and clothing. It was also hoped that a cut on consumer spending would lead to an increase in savings, which in turn could be invested in war loans. Australians were never as short of food nor rationed as heavily as civilians in the United Kingdom. Rationing was enforced by the use of coupons and was limited to clothing, tea, sugar, butter, and meat. From time to time, eggs and milk were also rationed under a system of priority for vulnerable groups during periods of shortage. Rationing was administered by the Rationing Commission. The basis for policing food rationing was through the surrender of coupons before rationed goods could be supplied. This had to occur between traders as well as consumers. Coupons were passed back from consumers to retailers, from retailers to wholesalers, and in many cases from wholesalers to producers, who were requested to return them to the commission. Breaches of rationing regulations were punishable under the general provisions of National Security Regulations by fines of to £100 or up to six-months imprisonment. Responding to the complaint that these penalties were inadequate, the government passed the Black Marketing Act at the end of 1942. This Act was for more serious cases and could carry a minimum penalty of £1,000.The clothing ration books and coupons belonged to Edna Barrie, the food ration card belonged to Wendy Barrie and the tea and butter ration card belong to Elizabeth Daley.local identities, war

Identity cards belong to Edna and Ernest (Bon) Barrie local identities, war

Ann’s cookery books are in the Daley collectionCookery book belonged to Ann Daleylocal identities, pioneer families

Cole's Australian Gardening book belonged to Frederick Myerslocal identities, pioneer families

The event was held at Stawellemergency services

A collection of some of Lizzie’s ornaments, furniture, sewing box with her label inside was retained by the Myers family at the Burnbank house. local identities

Edna Barrie's invitation to the eventeducation, local identities

Invitations to the official opening of the fire station and a letter to the community about the brigade emergency services

Bakery Square was the site of 19thCentury Jongebloed family bakery, grocery shops and residence demolished 1970 and later hardware shop erected c 1960. Stables at rear to McKenzie StreetCalendar from the hardware storelocal identities

Poster promoting the businesslocal identities

List of numbers for the fire brigades and emergency contactsemergency services

Robert Barrie on earth moving machine of Jack Legge of Sale agriculture, local identities

Corner view of front and east side showing telephone insulator connection, and small elevated water tank connected to windmill. This photo was taken before the restoration of the property. local identities, local special interest groups, council, local architecture

View of rear of house with water tank and windmill.local architecture, local special interest groups, council, local identities

View of the house with a corrugated storage shed on the left.local architecture, local special interest groups, local identities, pioneer families, council

The Elders left to right: George Robinson, Albert Barrie, (Session Clerk), Rev. W.G. Lewis, Campbell Macdonald, Bert Raleigh. From Scots Church Review - 1947, page 7. Scots Church was built 1938. Photographer : Jack Coe Bacchus MarshThe Elders standing in front of Scots Churchchurches, local identities

Photographer : Jack Coe, Bacchus Marsh. Scots Church Review 1947, page.8Allan Rogers(Rodgers?), Walter Barrie, Malcolm Cameron, Bon (Ernest) Barrie, Bruce Myers, Hugh Barrie, Tom Barrie and Robert Macdonald standing in front of Scots Church.churches, local identities

The P.W.M.U. was formed in May 1914, during the ministry of the Rev. Ben Williams. Mrs Williams presided at the first meeting. The object of the Union is to further the work of missions at home and abroad. t is responsible for mission work in china, Korea, New Hebrides, and deaconess work in the city.. Parcels of food are sent away from time to time. Last year the member made four quilts for the Babies’ Home. The Union has sustained severe losses in the departure from the district of Mrs I Robinson and Mrs E. Jessie Barrie: and Mrs Cameron was called to higher service on July 28th, 1947. The first President appointed was Mrs Atkin, Miss Macdonald, acted at Secretary of the Union for 22 years. For all the women who recognise the need of mission work for Christ, this Union is a wonderful opportunity for service. Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union (P.W.M.U): Mrs Jessie Barbarella nee (McIntosh) Miss Elsie Raleigh, Mrs Minnie Barrie nee Agar, Miss Jean Macdonald, Mrs Alison Raileigh?, Miss Christine McPherson, Miss Agnes Riddell, Miss Lois Raleigh and Mrs Ross.churches, local identities

Portrait of Pat Whitehouse, age unknown.local identities

Wedding photo of Whitehouse and Zarb. Left to Right: Pat, Aileen (Bride), Frank Whitehouse and Marcie.local identities

Bridesmaids at weddinglocal identities

Aileen Whitehouse and two guests at her weddinglocal identities

Aileen Whitehouse on her graduation daylocal identities

Ladies Auxilairy members organised fundraisers and in 1977, there was a ball organised in 1977. The theme was mock debutante. Fire brigade members at their Mock Debutante ball. The members are doing the deb dance. local identities, emergency services

Lyn Blampied and Partner 'Miss' Allister Newlands being presented to Shire President Jeff and Mrs Rita Robinson by G.O Bon Barrie and Ednalocal identities, emergency services

Left to Right: Allister and Sonia Newlands, Graeme Wood, Ian Hurley, Bev Gillespie, Rob Radford, Graeme Gilland and Peter Barrielocal identities, emergency services

Nancy, Margaret and Nan having a tea break at the Op Shop.churches, local identities

Rear of Church shows fibrolite sectionchurches

Group gathering for Maisie's retirementlocal identities

The Willows Restoration Committee members: Chairman Cr Ed Gillespie, Lorraine Gillespie, Mr & Mrs Alan Reed, Ken Young, Bill Amor, Edna Barrie, Max Watson, Cr Jeff Robinson and Wendy Barrie.Jeff Robinson, Bill Amor, Lorraine and Eddie Gillespie standing in front of the Willows, inspecting the house and surroundings from the front verandah. local identities, local architecture