Petrol rations tickets were first issued in October 1940 during World War II. Petrol rationing ceased in 1949. The ration tickets were produced by the Note Printing Branch of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.Two Victorian motor spirit ration tickets, tickets were originally printed on a sheet divided by perforations. Each ticket reads "VICTORIA" / "SERIES B" / "VALID IN ALL STATES" /"TWO 2 TWO GALLONS". Fine print on each tickets reads "THIS TICKET MUST BE ENDORSED IN INK / BY CONSUMER WITH NAME, LICENCE NUMBER / AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER". In handwriting on the back of the tickets, the signature "R.G. Preston" and "91/21856" (car registration number?).Text: " VICTORIA / MOTOR SPIRIT RATION / TICKET. "world war 1939-1945, petrol rationing, r.g. preston

Two small ration tickets printed in orange and blue allowing one gallon of motor spirit to be purchased before 31/7/1941. Both tickets are signed on the back by H.C. Cammeron with his licence number above.Front: (orange and blue). MOTOR SPIRIT RATION TICKET / ISSUED UNDER NATIONAL SECURITY (LIQUID FUEL) REGULATIONS / 1 ONE GALLON (on either side of Australian Coat of Arms) - blue / VALID ONLY UNITIL / 31st JULY / 1941 / NOT TRANSFERABLE / THIS TICKET MUST BE ENDORSED BY CONSUMER WITH NAME AND LICENCE NUMBERS / ENDORSED - 22a/8557 / H.C. CAMMERON.commonwealth liquid fuel control board, 1941, ww2, motor spirit ration ticket

Single Orange ration ticket for Motor Spirits (1 Gallon)Victoria / Motor Spirit Ration Ticket / Series B / Valid in all States One Gallon

Four motor spirit ration tickets. Issued by the Commonwealth of Australia in Victoria. Valid only until 31st july, 1949, for two gallons non transerable. The ticket are stamped anr writing on the back.transport, motor vehicles, ration ticket

Clothing, food and other consumer items were rationed during World War II to reduce consumption and limit inflation caused by shortages. Petrol rationing was introduced in June 1940 and remained in place until February 1950 in the face of strong opposition by the motor industry. Drivers had to apply for a petrol licence and were then allocated ration tickets based on their needs. Cream coloured paper ticket, discoloured with age, printed in black on one side.Commonwealth Coat of Arms Background design based on the words DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING AND FUEL VIC MOTOR SPIRIT RATION TICKET COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA VALID ONLY UNTIL 31ST JULY 1949 TWO GALLONS 2 TWO GALLONS NOT TRANSFERABLE THIS TICKET MUST BE ENDORSED IN INK BY CONSUMER WITH NAME, LICENCE NUMBER AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION NUMBER Handwritten note on reverse, in black ink: Historical Society of St Kilda. Donated By Mrs N. Kennedy 54 Glenhuntly Rd Elwood 1980world war ii

Items in collection re Captain Alan COOKE VX124263, 148 General Transport Company. Enlisted 13.3.1943.Motor Spirit Ration Tickets x 4 consecutively, blue print on cream paper.Printed on tickets: “Victoria Motor Spirit Ration Tickets. Series B. Valid in all states.Two gallons 2”accessory, ration, petrol, tickets

Instructions on the bottom of the tickets relates to being endorsed in ink with name, licence No & vehicle registration No.1) Petrol ration ticket orange and off white colour one gallon, Victorian series B. .1) Petrol ration ticket light colours one gallon, Victorian valid only until 31st July 1949.On both, “Motor spirit ration Ticket”accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit

Motor spirit ration tickets issued to Wangaratta farmer Harry Fisher during WW2. Eleven tickets in all, 5 tickets for 5 gallons and 6 tickets for 2 gallons. Seven tickets had valid only dates for 1942.11 small tickets all the same size but in various colours with perforated edges4 tickets - (1 red and 3 brown ) Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board/Motor Spirit Ration Ticket/Two2Gals/Department of Supply & Development/Issued under National Security Act 1939-40 Remaining 7 tickets all have 1942 validity dates.ww2, fuel ration tickets

On all small print at bottom relates to the person in ink putting name, licence No & registration No on..1).2) Petrol ration tickets blue and off white colours, two gallons series B, Victorian not transferable. .3).4).5) Petrol Ration tickets black and off white colours two gallons, valid until 31st July 1949, not transferable.All have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket”, onaccesory, petrol ration, motor spirit.

All tickets at bottom relate to the owner in ink signing their name, licence No & registration No..1).2).3) Petrol ration tickets red and off white colours five gallons, valid only until 31st July 1949, Victorian not transferable. .3).4) Petrol ration tickets purple and off white colours five gallons, Series B Victorian not transferable.All tickets have, “Motor Spirit ration ticket” on.accessory, petrol ration, motor spirit

Wallet belonging to a member of the 2nd AIFBrown leather wallet with metal Rising Sun badge on the front containing currency of various nations and denominations. Also a copy of "Table Tops" dated 11SEP1945 and a motor spirit ration ticket.Genuine calf on a tag inside

Verification book and ration tickets. Paper and cardboard.Verification book for 15721 to Mr W Grant, transport driver. 3rd May 1942. 2 Victorian motor spirit Ration tickets for 2 gallons valid in all states.

Four identical WW 11period orange coloured Victoria One Gallon Motor Spirit Ration Tickets. Reverse handwritten Licence No 8 [C] 9395 vehicle No 30-269 James L Ennisperson, individual, ennis

Petrol rationing was introduced in 1940 as Australia, which produced no oil of its own and had inadequate storage facilities, had only three months’ supply at the start of the War and depended on the procurement of stocks from overseas and their safe arrival. Rationing was introduced to ensure fair access by everyone to scarce goods. Ration books containing coupons were distributed and in the case of petrol entitled the owner to a monthly ration.Paper ticket printed in blue "Commonwealth of Australia / Motor Spirit Ration Ticket / 2 Gallons / Valid only until 31st July 1947 / This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence and vehicle registration number"wwii, war, rationing, coupon, transport

Material used by Corporal Bock in training. Also VDC (Volunteer Defence Corps)logos, motor spirit ration tickets and instruction for battle, guarding service aircraft etc.Black folder containing printed matter in plastic sleeves.corporal bock, b company 16th battalion, volunteer defence corp, vdc logos

1 x Application sheet for Liquid fuel. 2 x Motor Spirit Ration tickets (1 orange and 1 purple). 2 x Clothing Ration cards (No.18866-1947 and No. 162285-1948 Children's Ration card). 1 x Meat Ration Card 1948 Total of 6 Ration cards"Phyllis J. Jans c/- P.O. McKillop"ration cards

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Tickets: 6 x cream card with blue flecks, perforated edges and red print. At the top in the centre is the Commonwealth Emblem and Motor Spirit Ration Ticket. Commonwealth Of Australia. Underneath is 1 One Gallon and Valid only until 31st May 1948. Not Transferable. This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number. The back ground is circle shapes with Department of Supply and Shipping.government, federal, fuel ration ticket

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel Ration Cards: A sheet consisting of 9 tickets with perforations for individual use. Cream back ground with pink print. The top has a leaf design with "Commonwealth of Australia" written across the top. Underneath is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket" with the Commonwealth emblem in the middle. The ticket is for 1 One Gallon Valid only until 31st July 1947 and is not transferable. At the bottom is "This ticket must be endorsed in Ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration".Printed by the Authority of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.government, federal, ww11. miss g. alice jones

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 5 x tickets cream card with blue flecks, perforated edges, blue print. Across the top in a leaf design is "Commonwealth of Australia", underneath is the Commonwealth Emblem with "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket" next is 1 One Gallon and Valid only until 30th Sept 1947 Not Transferable on a back ground of a wall of banner shapes with, Department of Supply and Shipping. At the bottom, "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name". Licence Number and Vehicle Registration number.Printed by the Authority of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.government, federal, fuel ration ticket

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.Motor Spirit Ration Tickets and Clothing Ration Cards: Three of tickets, Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, Issued under National security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations, Valid only until 30th Sep. 1946. 2 of Clothing Ration Cards, 56 tickets issued to Emily Hall, 112 Collins Street, N17 and 56 tickets issued to John Hall of the same address. Also a Clothing Ration Card for Child Under 6 Years issued to Ian Hall at the same address.history, bendigo, ration cards

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: beige card with blue flicks, perforated edges and red print. 4 x One Gallon ration tickets attached. AT the top is the Commonwealth Emblem with "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket" underneath is "Commonwealth of Australia". In the centre on a background wall of circle shapes with print "Department of Supply and Shipping" is printed "Valid only until 31st July 1948 Not Transferable with 1 one Gallon each side". Under that in red block is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, Licence number and vehicle registration number".government, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11, g. alice jones.

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII One Gallon Fuel Ration Ticket: 4 x cream tickets attached. Red and blue print with perforated edges. A border of red print with a wall of circle shapes with "Department of Supply and Development" printed. At the top in the border is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket". Issued Under National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. In the centre is 1 One Gallon left and right. Underneath that is "This Ticket must be endorsed by consumer with name and licence number". Over print in blue is "Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, the Commonwealth Emblem with Valid only until 31st July 1941 Not Transferable".government, federal, fuel ration ticket

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel 1 Gallon Ration Tickets: WWII One Gallon Fuel Tickets: 2 x cream cards with blue flecks, perforated edges and red print. At the top in the centre is the Commonwealth Emblem and Motor Spirit Ration Ticket. Commonwealth Of Australia. Underneath is 1 One Gallon and Valid only until 31st May 1948. Not Transferable. This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration number. The back ground is circle shapes with Department of Supply and Shipping. On the back hand printed is "2(e)/4652, Car 153772, G. Alice Jones".Commonwealth of Australiagovernment, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11. miss g. alice jones

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel Ration 1 Gallon Tickets: 1 sheet of rectangular shaped tickets on cream card with red and green print and perforated edges. On a red background in red print is "1 One Gallon". At the top in green print is "Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board". The Australian Commonwealth emblem and Motor Spirit Ration Ticket. Issued under National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. In the centre is "Valid only until 30th Sept 1946 Not Transferable". Also in green print at the bottom "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence number and Vehicle Registration number".Printed by the Authority of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.government, federal, fuel ration ticket, ww11 miss g. alice jones

Petrol rationing was gazetted in May 1941. Australia's lack of fuel storage options and the diversion of tankers bringing fuel here forced the government to begin rationing. Initially it was proposed that consumption should be reduced by 50% but this was modified to 1/3 reduction. People had to apply for a petrol licence and this was then used to obtain ration coupons. Initially coupons were issued on a 6 monthly basis but this was reduced to 2 monthly and allowed people roughly 2000 gallons per year. Coupons allowed for 1, 2, 5, 10, 44 and 100 gallon amounts depending on need. eg. private, commercial, farm use. Rationing was strictly enforced until 1942 but remained in effect until 1950.WWII Fuel Ration Cards of 2 x tickets with perforations for individual use. Cream back ground with pink print. The top has a leaf design with "Commonwealth of Australia" written across the top. Underneath is "Motor Spirit Ration Ticket" with the Commonwealth emblem in the middle. The ticket is for 1 One Gallon Valid only until 31st July 1947 and is not transferable. At the bottom is "This ticket must be endorsed in Ink by consumer with name, licence number and vehicle registration". On the back is hand written on both tickets in blue ink is "2(e)/4652, Car No. 153772, G. Alice Jones".Printed by the Authority of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australiagovernment, federal, fuel ration ticket