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in Russia probably will not exceed half that of United States. They use linseed oil in 

 bakery products, for frying, on salads, and cooked cereals; lard has "become a spread 

 for bread among the civilians. Most of the butter goes to the Army and to hospitals. 



Food rationing in the British Cgmmonvealth . The Boyal Bank of Canada is 

 authority for the following statement of basic rations in effect June 30, 19^5, in the 

 various countries ccanprising the British Cammonwealth. 



Ccamiodity 



Sugar 



Tea 



Coffee 



Meats 



FOOD RATIONING IN THE BRITISH COi^ONWEALTH 

 (Basic rations in effect June 50, 19^3) 



oz. per week 

 oz. per week 



oz, per week 



Great 

 Britain 



8 



Canada Australia 



8 



or 

 k 



16 



2 



« 



lb. per week App, 1 1 to 5 * 



(According to type) 



New 

 Zealand 



12 



2 



« 



Newfound- 

 land^ 



16 



(2) 



or 



ik) 



Bacon 



Cheese 



Candy 



Preserves 



Butter and 

 fats 



oz. per week 



cz. per week 



oz, per week 



oz, per week 



k Included in 

 meat ration 

 1^ * 



oz. per week 8 8 

 (2 oz, butter) 

 Canned Goods points per month 20 * 



« 

 « 

 * 



8 



« 



* 



« 

 « 



« 

 * 



* 

 « 



* 

 « 



* Not rationed 



a/ Effective July 5, 19^3 



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