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Before you use the oven. A gas or electric fire

1 Jan 1944

178 FUEL for BATTLE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE MINISTRY OF FUEL AND POWER you use a GAS or ELECTRIC FIRE- Yours is a heavy responsibility if you have READ a gas or an electric fire, for every time you enjoy its warmth you are eating into the coal THIS supplies — coal needed for the invasion of Europe — the most vital military operation in history. Think twice before you light that fire. Realise that you are tapping the sources of victory and — tap sparingly. Fires? Yes, and ovens, hot water and lighting too — the country is relying on the willing co-operation and deep sense of responsibility of its citizens for the saving of the fuel for all these.
coal electricity housing fires heating gas rationing savings supply fuel utilities military operations accommodation domestic life
Collection ID
HATOM
Document Reference
HATOM/2/29
Document Types
Ephemera
File Reference
HATOM/2
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.hatom.000002.029
Keywords
Accommodation Coal Electricity Fires Fuel Gas Heating Housing Military Operations Savings
Language
English
Note
Advert located on bottom-right of page.
Pages
1
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
History of Advertising Trust: O&M wartime book no 2
Themes
Domestic Life Rationing Supply Fuel Utilities

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