Dear Joan, I know I am coming in a little late on this subject. Interesting reading the posts (all before my time). The Encyclopaedia on the Australian War Memorial has two articles for your interest: Rationing - food and clothing: http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/homefront/rationing.htm Rationing - Petrol http://www.awm.gov.au/journal/j36/petrol.htm Kind regards, Liz Pidgeon