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Inside of ration book for motor spirit, September 1939
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Inside of ration book for motor spirit, September 1939
Coupons for petrol found inside a ration book issued by Surrey County Council, 5 September 1939. Petrol rations were based on the horsepower of a vehicle, with those of higher engine speeds having access to greater volumes of fuel. This ration book belonged to the owner of an eight-nine horsepower vehicle and subsequently contains coupons for two " units", i.e. two gallons.
September 1939
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This evocative image showcases a page from a ration book issued by Surrey County Council in September 1939, specifically designed for motor spirit or petrol rations. With the onset of World War II, the British government implemented rationing measures to ensure a fair distribution of essential resources among the population. Petrol rations were allocated based on the horsepower of a vehicle, with those possessing higher engine speeds granted access to greater volumes of fuel. The photograph reveals two petrol coupons, each representing two gallons, intended for an eight-nine horsepower vehicle. The coupons are meticulously detached from the book, ready for presentation at petrol stations to obtain the necessary fuel for transportation. The rationing system aimed to limit the usage of petrol to only essential journeys, thereby conserving fuel for the war effort. The image transports us back in time, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of individuals during the early stages of World War II. The ration book, with its worn edges and faded ink, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this period. The motorist, who once held this book, would have relied on these precious coupons to keep their vehicle operational, enabling them to carry out essential tasks and contribute to the war effort in their own way.
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