Research by Marcie Good

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T is almost

impossible to

talk about the
1940s — even in so
quiet a dwelling as
the North Shore —
without mentioning
the Second World
War.

When . Neville
Chamberlain declared
Britain at war against
Germany in September
1939, it was not long
before ‘Canada followed.

Life soon. revolved
around scrimping and
saving: ration books were
issued and guidelines laid
as to. just how much
material a woman could
use to’ sew herself a new
. frock.

Wonien. were once
more drafted in to work
‘in the factories while
menfolk were away at war
—-and local’ industries,
especially. shipbuilding,
boomed as the demand
for military supplies grew.
“.. Gas masks’ and Air
‘Raid Protection teams

“modern: trarisport, shed-
ding. its old streetcars for
rumbling aluminum buses
on. Lonsdale, and taking
leisurely: excursions to

Stanley Park. across. the

‘Lions. Gate Bridge.:

ee wy These childzen are ready for anything in their new gas masks. Teacher is wearing one as well, while he corrects the children’s homework. Although these masks
: are a little stuffy to wear, they are everyone's best protection against a surprise attack.

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electronic engine analysis, adjust timing necessary oe bn aums bearings

and carburetor. parking brake cable & visual inspection

Up to 5 litres 10W20 oil, tube, filter, check brakes, front-end, : : ; of hydraulics.
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