Wheatmeal costs 2s. 3d. per stone of 14 lbs.
Oatmeal costs 2s. 4d. per stone of 14 lbs.
India meal costs 1s. 8d. per stone of 14 lbs.
14 lbs. of wheatmeal makes 18 lbs. of griddle-bread.
1 lb. of oatmeal makes 3 lbs. of stirabout.
A man will require 4 lbs. food per day 28 lbs. per week.
A woman will require 3 lbs. food per day 21 lbs. per week.
Each child at least 2 lbs. food per day 14 lbs. per week.
A family of 3 will therefore require 63 lbs. of food per week—e.g.,
| s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 stone wheat— | 18 lbs. bread | 2 | 3 |
| 1 stone oatmeal— | 42 lbs. stirabout | 2 | 4 |
| 60 lbs. food; cost | 4 | 7 |