On This Day - 03 July 1874

New victualling allowances proclaimed for all Imperial ships of the Australia Station were communicated as follows:- Victualling Regulations. Admiralty Office,  July 1 1874. The King, having been pleased, by his order in council of 23rd June, to establish a new and improved scale for victualling His Majesty’s Navy, a copy thereof is subjoined. “There shall be allowed to every person serving in His Majesty’s ships, the following daily quantities of provisions, viz. Bread…………………………… One pound. ...read more

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