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Britain declares war on Germany.
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Rationing of petrol begins.
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Rationing of bacon, butter, and sugar.
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Rationing of all meat begins.
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Rationing of tea and margarine begins.
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Rationing of jam begins.
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Rationing of cheese begins.
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Rationing of clothing begins.
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Rationing of eggs begins.
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Rationing of coal begins due to miners serving in the military.
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Rationing of rice and dried fruit begins.
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Rationing of soap begins so the fats and oils could be saved for foods.
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Rationing of tinned tomatoes and peas.
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Rationing of gas and electricity begins.
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Rationing of sweets and chocolate begins. Each person was allowed about 2oz a week.
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Rationing of biscuits begins.
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Rationing of sausage begins.
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World War II ends.
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End of rationing begins.
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Rationing of flour ends.
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Rationing of clothing ends.
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Rationing of petrol ends.
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Rationing of canned and dried fruit, chocolate biscuits, treacle, syrup, jellies and mincemeat ends.
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Rationing of soap ends.
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Rationing of tea ends.
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Rationing of sweets and sugar ends.
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All rationing comes to an end.