Canadian ration books world war 2

World war ii canadian food ration book paperback jan. Mcgeough of the canadian scottish regiment, using a compo ration box for a table. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 1942. Fresh rations such as the leg of pork shown here were used to supplement the compo wherever possible. Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front. Inside there were coupons issued for such things as sugar, butter and meat.

Wartime rations meant canadian cooks got creative columbia. Her entire family two adults, five children picked berries as if their lives. The ration books arrived quickly and in perfect condition for use in a ww2 project at our grandsons school. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Four different series of war ration books were issued.

Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Ration book 6, issued to john douglas smith, 268 jackson street west, hamilton, ontario. For five long years during the second world war and beyond. My 87yearold husband is a wwii veteran who has in his collection some war ration coupon books about 4 of them that his family was issued but did not use. Toronto physician norman harris joined the canadian army medical corps in 1916, and in 1918 was with a canadian hospital in seaford, in southern england. Our newest from the vault item is a meat ration token from world war ii produced by the canadian government for the second round of meat rationing that occurred between 9 september 1945 and 26 march 1947. No matter the country, the contents of ww2 rations were similar, including some kind of crackers or biscuits, sweets or chocolates, and cigarettes. Apr 12, 2014 a world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. A look back at the canadian ration coupon books of ww2. These were redeemable stamps or coupons, and every. First world war led to rationing recipes world war i.

War brides also came to canada after the first world war. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. The front cover has been left blank, so it can be filled in by the new owner. World war 2 ration book template book template, world war 2. During the second world war, canadians became accustomed to rationing. Jun 11, 2012 ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front gasoline license. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers. Apr 12, 2016 the world was coming to canadian communities across a nation festooned with 107 air training schools and 184 ancillary units at 231 sites. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. The most important factor that actually changed the way canadians shopped for, cooked, and ate food on the home front was the introduction of a universal price freeze starting in december 1941 followed by the introduction of coupon rationing of sugar in july 1942, tea and coffee in august, butter in december, and meat in march of the following. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. At an auction less than a week later, i found another group of ration books for a family with children. Adolescents while younger children were preoccupied with many projects, there was a fear that teenagers might be corrupted by the lack of supervision during the war.

What is the value of world war 2 ration books answers. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war two. Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front gasoline. Jun 10, 2011 over the course of the second world war, more than 11 million ration books like the one pictured above, which comes by of the genealogy site rootsweb were issued to canadians who, like those in the uk and later the us, also saw dairy and meat rationing. A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover.

These war brides were mostly from britain, but a few thousand were also from other areas of europe. Aug 25, 2014 during the first world war, which began in august 1914, the federal government created the canada food board to increase food production and encourage canadians to eat less flour, sugar, butter, eggs, pork and beef. It is interesting to note that some cookbooks published during the war featured sugarless recipes so home cooks could more easily comply with the rationing program. A difficult time for the united states war history online. A familys ration books that came up for sale at auction last year. A look back at food rationing during world war ii iwfsamericas. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Canadian wine ration book from world war two 1942 cmyesterdaysvintage. New listing 8 war wwii ration books, 2 holders,1400 stamps. Ww2 war gas ration book canadian rations home front gasoline license. This was sent to school with his greatgreat grandfathers honourable discharge certificate from ww1 and was appreciated by his teachers. At times however, stores were unable to supply citizens with the small allotments of rationed foods they were permitted to have, as supplies simply werent available to the merchants. During the first world war, which began in august 1914, the federal government created the canada food board to increase food production and encourage canadians to eat less flour, sugar, butter, eggs, pork and beef.

Sausage and pudding cut into 12 inch slices, may be fried using margarine if preferred. Canadian children and the second world war the canadian. Inhabitants of the united states breathed a sigh of relief when rationing ended, and things went back to normal, but it took time. Ration books, stamps, and tokens an anti hoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. Jan 11, 20 this weeks questions are about ration books distributed during world war ii. With not a single person unaffected by the war, rationing meant sacrifices for all. Ii, canadian households had to fill out an application form for the ration book. Canadas government was quick to realize in world war ii that a wellfed military.

Food was seen as a weapon of war so, as in britain, the canadian government took control of. Perhaps foreseeing that the end of the war was still quite far in the future, the ration books contained coupons for other foods that had not yet even. The country was now able to start production of muchneeded goods and was up for it again. One way out the allman celebrates band lucknow 2004 live dll. This is a reproduction of the standard biscuits and beverage powder tin from the mid to late war ration, composite compo ration. Not knowing what it was, i had to do a little research. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without.

Meat rationing in world war ii the british columbia food. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The 19th battalion and the canadian corps in the first world war david campbell. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. World war 2 ration book template book template, world. It turns out that it is a meat ration token from world war ii produced by the canadian government. Use these books to illustrate how ration books worked. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942,11 through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. As with such items as tea, coffee, sugar and butter, there was the necessity to ration meat and set prices during the war years.

Shortly after the commencement of world war two, rationing was introduced in canada on january 24, 1942, to limit the use of imported food and to free up supplies for the military and their allies. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Not only were we feeding the desperate british population, but also our fighting servicemen overseas, prisoners of.

Jan 25, 2012 a familys ration books from world war ii. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was handled by some 5,500 local ration boards of mostly volunteer workers selected by. During spring 1942, the government introduced rationing of certain consumer items that were in short supply. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947. Food rationing began in january 1942 with sugar being the first item on the list. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. War ration books were produced by the united states office of price administration in 1942 when united states officially entered the second world war. Remembering, and remaking canadas second world war tim cook. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. The government found it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing during that time. The term war bride refers to the estimated 48,000 young women who met and married canadian servicemen during the second world war.

Rationing of all kinds and on all items ended in 1946 when the war ended. The government introduced rationing because certain things were in short supply, and to ensure that everyone got their fair share. At times however, stores were unable to supply citizens with the small allotments of. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Instead, i checked out this great site which has a lot of information on rationing in canada during world war two. Our ww2 ration packages are sold empty and ready for your choice of food. Records from war ration books for genealogy world war. Click view posters other ads for more items that are being sold. World war two ration book replica wwii teaching aids. Food on the home front during the second world war. For five long years during the second world war and beyond, consumption of sugar, meat and dairy products was restricted in canada, but we didnt complain. The coupons had the same value as those in standard ration books but had no.

World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. Each tin contains a pack of salt biscuits and a packet of beverage powder. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. They were used in conjunction with ration books and coupons. The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Find great deals on ebay for ww2 rations and vietnam rations. Over the course of the second world war, more than 11 million ration books like the one pictured above, which comes by of the genealogy site rootsweb were issued to canadians who, like those in the uk and later the us, also saw dairy and meat rationing.

How gas rationing worked during world war ii by richard lentinello on dec 30th, 2019 at 8. Check out our war ration book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our militaria shops. Pricing depends on rarity, and they get more value, the more provenance you can document tying it to particular families, particular persons, and so on. During the second world war, canadians became accustomed to rationing, which forced them to submit coupons in order to. With the onset of world war ii, numerous challenges confronted the american people. World war two ration book what did ration books look like.

Food and rationing summersides war effort during wwii. Rationing became common during the second world war. Jul 30, 2015 a world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. The ration guide was produced because of the need to control the distribution of staple food products during world war ii. Food on the home front during the second world war wartime. People who lived through the war years in the 1940s will be familiar with these ration tokens.

Wartime rations meant canadian cooks got creative by elinor florence for five long years during the second world war and beyond, consumption of sugar, meat and dairy products was restricted in canada, but we didnt complain. This card permitted him to purchase rationed food from a local shop. A woman flips through a rationing stamp book reserved for sugar purchases 1943. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. An eager school boy gets his first experience in using war ration book two. Sep 25, 2016 wartime rations meant canadian cooks got creative by elinor florence for five long years during the second world war and beyond, consumption of sugar, meat and dairy products was restricted in canada, but we didnt complain. During the second world war, each country had its own version of a field ration. I recently inherited my familys world war ii ration books, including paper coupons and coins. Shortages of essential war materials such as rubber, gasoline, and sugar were initially anticipated, but soon rationing grew to include food as well as fuel and sugar. Can you tell me more about rationing from this period and what the ones i have might be worth. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together.

Ration books canadian paperback january 1, 1944 by rationing author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. World war two ration book template world war two ration book template had a strong play with cut the rhombus divided first 4 bytes, no notifications but. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. Oct 27, 2017 not knowing what it was, i had to do a little research. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Jun 24, 2019 interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale.