10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETROL RATIONING»
Discover the use of
petrol rationing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
petrol rationing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Austerity in Britain :
Rationing, Controls, and Consumption, ...
A breakdown of petrol rationing might undermine public confidence and co-
operation in other rationing schemes and bring into disrepute the whole structure
of the economic controls.183 However, the cabinet decided to continue petrol ...
Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska, 2000
2
The Big Book of Australian History:
There had been no petrol rationing in Australia during the Great War, although it
had been considered towards the end. In April 1939, The Cairns Post told its
readers that petrol rationing was likely, mentioning the possibility of running cars
on ...
3
Inside the Canberra Press Gallery: Life in the Wedding Cake ...
In June 1949, the High Court ruled that petrol rationing was unconstitutional
under the defence powers. Chifley introduced petrol rationing to show Australia
was a responsible member of the sterling bloc, and this policy was much
appreciated ...
Rob Chalmers, Sam Vincent, John Wanna, 2011
4
Outbreak: 1939: The World Goes to War
On 27 September, Minister of Transport Euan Wallace announced that the ban
on horses using certain thoroughfares in the capital was now being lifted in view
of petrol rationing and the resultant reduction of motor vehicles on London streets
.
5
Black Market Britain: 1939-1955
'Attempts at evasion of petrol rationing regulations fell into three main categories,
namely, the misuse of petrol or coupons by individuals; the persistent transfer to
private cars of supplies intended for commercial use and, to a much lesser ...
6
Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia
Petrol Rationing. — (i) Introductory. Soon after the outbreak of the 1939-45 War,,
it was apparent that exchange difficulties would necessitate some modification of
import policy in relation to several commodities, one of the principal being petrol
...
Austràlia. Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics, 1940
7
Shadows of War on the Brisbane Line
The immediate result was the introduction of petrol rationing. Most fuel was
reserved for the armed forces and essential civilian services such as fuel for the
farmers' milking machines. However Colin, being a teacher, was allocated only
two ...
8
Official Year Book of the Commonwealth of Australia No. 37 - ...
Viewed on a world basis, i.e., sterling and dollar sources, the supply of petroleum
products was, in general, sufficient in relation to world demands to have enabled
petrol rationing to be lifted at the end of 1945, had this been the only ...
Austràlia. Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics, 1952
We had food rationing, petrol rationing; we had every form of bureaucratic
nightmare that the powers-that-be could dream up. The trade unions were ranting
, raving and shouting 'we are the masters now' and England was in a hell ofa
mess.
10
Cape Town in the Twentieth Century: An Illustrated Social ...
While these shortages were irksome, for car-owners they were less troublesome
than the petrol restrictions. Petrol rationing, introduced in February 1942, had
been made inevitable by Japan's entry into the war. As petrol supplies
diminished, ...
Vivian Bickford-Smith, E. Van Heyningen, Nigel Worden, 1999
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETROL RATIONING»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
petrol rationing is used in the context of the following news items.
70 years married and still deeply in love!
“Because of petrol rationing, country people found it almost impossible to drive into town often. “Our minister conducted Sunday afternoon ... «Parkes Champion-Post, Jul 15»
Greek crisis: bank reserves plummet to $736m
Greek television stations are predicting Armageddon, warning of severe food and petrol rationing if people don't vote “yes” to accepting the ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Clonmel Horse Show: The show goes on, despite recession, war …
It did not resume until 1943, when, in a nod to petrol rationing, there were classes for 'decorated horse-drawn farm carts' and 'best turned-out ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
Settle scored high with British composer Roger Quilter
He visited Settle at a time of post-war austerity and petrol rationing. Quilter (1877-1953) was wearing a city-type suit with a fawn waistcoat. «Craven Herald, Jun 15»
This Day in History | 1950 UK drivers cheer end of fuel rations
... at garages this evening and motorists have torn their ration books into confetti after the government announced an end to petrol rationing. «Macau Daily Times, May 15»
On this day: Apollo 10 splashed down in the Pacific
1950: Petrol rationing ended in Britain after ten years. 1954: Funeral ship of Pharaoh Cheops was discovered in Egypt. 1966: British Guiana ... «Scotsman, May 15»
MINI Cooper D 5-door car review: More Mini for your money
When the crisis forced the British government to introduce petrol rationing, the British Motor Corporation (BMC), sensing an upcoming market, ... «Financial Express, May 15»
This Day in History: 1957 Cheers as petrol rationing ended
Petrol rationing, which has been in force in Britain for five months following the Suez crisis, has finally been abolished. There were loud cheers ... «Macau Daily Times, May 15»
Lawrence of Arabia and the crash helmet
Things got even worse with the start of the blackouts prompted by air raids, despite petrol rationing reducing traffic. In the 21-month period from ... «BBC News, May 15»
Suzano Papel E Celulose's (SUZBY) CEO Walter Schalka on Q1 …
The issue of petrol rationing is already being developed. We already have plans approved by the Board and the implementation will be ... «Seeking Alpha, May 15»
