To conserve food during WWII,  rationing regulations were gazetted in May 1942 and food rationing began in June. Tea was the first commodity to be rationed, the allowance being 1/2 lb (226g) per adult per five weeks. In July, sugar was rationed, with every adult allowed 2 lb (900g) per fortnight. Australians were issued with … Continue reading 1942 WWII food rationing – tea and sugar rationed