Queues of women waiting to buy meat at a butcher’s shop in Brisbane,
Queensland, before their coupons expired, 30 January 1944. This was part of a
series of publicity photographs depicting women’s activities during wartime.
[AWM P00789.002]
The Rationing Commission administered rationing and enforced it with the use of
coupons for meat, butter, sugar, tea and clothing. Rationed items could only be supplied
when they were exchanged for coupons. After January 1944, in the case of meat, adults
were each permitted 2 1/4 lbs (just under 1-kilogram) of meat per week.
‘Sharing meat for freedom’ [Item K4 Series B5641 NAA]
Planning meat ration meals. A pamphlet posted to every home in Australia.
[Item K4, Series B5641NAA]
A two-week menu plan for a family of four. [Item K4, Series B5641 NAA]