Reference
AU34/20/2/1
Title
World War II Licences to Trade
Date free text
1940 to 1950
Production date
From: 1940 To: 1950
Scope and Content
Various licences issued to the Flitt Motor Company issued by official authorities to facilitate continued trading under rationing restrictions during World War II and the years afterward:
(i) A licence dated 25th June 1945 from the Ministry of Fuel and Power, under the Coal Distribution Order 1943, covering the acquistion and consumption of coal "not exceeding 43cwt" for a period until 30th April 1946 "for other means of cooking and two offices". The licence covers Messrs J E Page Ltd of Ampthill to supply the coal and is signed by Leonard Foster of 3 Church Street, Ampthill as the Local Fuel Overseer.
(ii) A licence dated 8th June 1940 from Ampthill Rural and Urban District Councils, under the Fuel and Lighting Order 1939, covering the supply of coal by Messrs John E Page Ltd. Also signed by Leonard Foster.
(iii) A licence dated 3 March 1950 under the Coal Distribution Restriction Direction 1949, covering the acquistion of coal until 30th April 1950 and for Messrs J E Page Ltd to supply said fuel. Signed by Leonard Foster.
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