Historical information

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.

Physical description

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?).

Inscriptions & markings

Text: " VICTORIA / MOTOR SPIRIT RATION / TICKET. "