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(Mum wonders why they didn't seem like bargains then?)
Freight of horse - Murtoa to Glenthompson - $ 4.10
Many things were rationed after the war - these coupons became a regular part of your shopping.
For my convience, and to help those who have only grown up with Dollars and Cents, I have converted them.
(Remember this is in Australian Currency!)
Cigarettes, per packet - 9 ¢
Beer, per bottle - 20 ¢
Shoe Repairs - 58 ¢
Pair Boots - $ 3.35
Blouse - $ 2.68
4 yards Gravel - $ 3.00
Car Insurance - $ 14.46
Tyre & Tube - $ 12.68
Car Shed Material - $ 112.00
Shovel Handle - 35 ¢
2 Wood Bits - $ 1.00
Shearing Plant - $ 311.00
10ft Cyclone Gate - $ 7.85
Cyclone Wire, 5 chain roll - $ 8.75
2000 gal. Tank - $ 35.00
44-gal. Drum Petrol - $ 11.65
Bag Wheat - $ 2.95
Bag Pollard - $ 1.95
Car Licence (1951) - $ 1.00
Aberdeen Angus Bull - $ 84.00
20 Black Poll Heifers, per head - $ 18.00
Curtains for Lounge - $ 50.00
Amongst other things we had coupons for Clothing, Meat and Petrol.