The British Australasian Tobacco Co. (based in Melbourne and Sydney. The parent company was founded in England, circa 1902). This item "HAVELOCK" is one of many ready rubbed tobacco tins produced by the British Australasian Tobacco Company.The ready rubbed tobacco held within the tin was mainly used by those smokers who rolled their own cigarettes. These smokers would have mainly used their palm and formed a cup then placing their choice of the amount of tobacco to be rolled. This would then be placed on the fine cigarette paper and rolled and sealed (using saliva in the mouth) into the required shape. There were mechanical "roll you own" gadgets on the market but most rural users, especially males used their palms. The quantity of tobacco used to make up the cigarette was up to the individual user. The thinner that the cigarette was rolled the longer and more economical did the supply last. The by -products of this method were nicotine stained fingers and hands. "Chain" smokers were easily identified and could therefore be discriminated against obtaining smoke sensitive employment. The two world wars (1914-18 and1939-45) produced a significant rise in the consumption of cigarette use by men and the eventual overflow to women. Cigarette smoking before the 1900s was seen as rough and uncouth (socially frowned upon), however after the introduction of overseas films (U.K. and U.S.A.) and film stars presenting smoking as socially acceptable, the rise of smoking cigarettes, especially roll you own (American western movies) in rural areas was an accepted way of life. Things however started to change in the mid 1900s when medical evidence pointed to the health problems of regular smokers. Governments were now implementing non smoking education material. Restrictions on where and when smoking was permitted and acceptable started to creep into all areas of society whether city or rural. This was the era that highlighted the use of roll your own cigarettes, especially when the costs of "tailor made" cigarettes were taxed at an increasing amount. Roll your own cigarettes also provided an avenue for the consumption of illicit drug use.The significance of this ready rubbed tobacco tin to this rural region is, stems from how much influence that the Western novels and overseas films (portraying rural lifestyles) played in shaping the rural social and working mores of the Kiewa Valley. The post war depression (financially) resulted in more smokers turning away from expensive machine (tailor) made cigarettes to the roll your own, using ready rubbed tobacco. This tobacco tin relays a long ago era, when personal contact, and not something that has been written down by some "unknown", was valued as the true appraisal of a member of the community. This was especially relevant in a small regional area such as the Kiewa Valley. Although social networking was not as fast then as the internet provides now, appearances, manners, fashion and etiquette with first impressions high on the order of evaluating someone in the community. Pointer such as the brand of tobacco smoked was part of the rural assessment method. Up until the demise of the Australian Tobacco Industry, circa 2004, the Kiewa Valley and surrounding district was part of a vibrant producer of tobacco leaves. The remnants of this industry still remain today but the drying sheds (for tobacco leaves) are now used to store hay for the valley's dairy and beef cattle industries.This tobacco tin is constructed from tin plated thin rolled steel. The lid is attached by two pressed and formed (from the main frame) hinges using the nip and tuck construction method.The lid and outside frame have had a green "weave" pattern anodised to the metal.On the outside of the lid and at the top left is stamped, in gold coloured letters "HAVELOCK". The bottom of the lid is stamped (in smaller script) "READY RUBBED TOBACCO" and below this in smaller lettering "2oz NET WEIGHT WHEN PACKED". On the rim of the lid is "THE BRITISH AUSTRALASIAN TOBACCO CO. PTY. LTD." Inside of the lid and stamped in black print on a gold anodised lid is "Every tin of genuine HAVELOCK Ready Rubbed Tobacco has the mane Havelock printed on the paper lining, and also on the band or wrapping sealing the tin. On the hinge side of the lid is "HAVELOCK READY RUBBED"roll your own, cigarette tins, smoking accessories, personal effects, tobacco containers

Thomas John Kent (b. 1/9/18, d. 13/3/1998) married Florence Janet Hughes (b. 5/1/1921, d. 24/3/2011) on 15/11/1941. In the 1943 Electoral Roll they were recorded living at Watson St, McLeod and in 1949 at Mt. View Road, Montmorency. (Information gathered from Ancestry.com sources). Based on this data, the date of this photograph is estimated to be c. 1941 not 1927 as originally noted, which was the date that the Montmorency Tennis Club was established.Black & white photograph of eight individuals from Montmorency Tennis Club including Jack and Florrie Kent, c.1941"Montmorency Tennis Club c.1927 Jack Kent Florrie Kenttennis club, jack kent, montmorency, florrie kent

Colour photograph of Metery Road, Eltham approx. 60m south of Mt Pleasant Roadmetery road, eltham

Ford Customline vehicle at the Croydon rail bridge on Mt Dandenong Rd in front of sign for Tate's Motors Croydon. Uniformed police is standing on the passenger side with the door open. Circa 1957police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; ford customline car

Henry Watts (1828_1889) Died at Melbourne, 16th December, 1889. He was a good microscopist. His botanical studies were chiefly devoted to algae, both fresh-water and marine, and while living for many years at Warrnambool he was a contributor of algae to Harvey, who figured Wrangelia wattsii, Harv., and Crouania wattsii, Harv., in his “Phycologia Australica " He was the author of "On the Fresh-water Algae of Victoria " (Trans. Roy. Soc. Vict., 1861-4, 67) ; .also a paper "On Fossil Polyzoa" (ib.. 82); "A Trip to Mt. Macedon in Search of Fresh-water Algae" (Wing's S. S. Record, iii., 252); "On a Species of fresh-water Algae from Victoria" (Vict. Nat., i., 21); "Some Recent Additions to our Knowledge of Microscopic Natural History" (ib., iii., I33) (includes lists of fresh-water algae and Desmidieae ), First librarian (1881-2), also a vice-president of the Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria. He is further commemorated by Acacia wattsiana. F. v. M. www.anbg.gov.au/biography/watts-henry.html . Henry Watts worked as a bootmaker in Timor and Liebig streets Warrnambool in the 1860’s but it was as an amateur scientist that Watts gained public notice.For an exhibiton in Melbourne in 1861 Henry Watts prepared a collection of over 100 different species of seaweed from the Warrnambool district. It is recorded in the Examiner in 1863 that he had been elected as an honorary member of the Bristol Microscopical Society of England He was a member of the Warrnambool Horticultural society and in 1865 he opted to become a flower distiller.At the 1866 MelbourneExhibition, Henry Watts exhibited 44 bottles of his perfumes. He had a keen interest in microscopes and microscopic organisms.He spent many hours combing the caves and examining the guano of local bats. This letter is written to Professor Quekett advising him that he has sent a collection of packets of samples of diatomaceae asking him to examine and name the same.. Professor Quekett was a famous microscopist of the Victorian era with the Quekett microscopist club one of the oldest in the world dedicated to the use of the microscope and its discoveries. Henry Watts was one of Warrnambool’s first botanists and marine scientists. He also established a flower distilling and perfume manufacturing business in Warrnambool. In 1861 he sent a collection of over 100 species of seaweed to the Melbourne Exhibition.Framed, handwritten letter, ink on blue paper. Transcript of letter is typed black on white paper. Five small numbered pieces of paper containing specimens of diatomaceae collected from marine and fresh water areas around Warrnambool.Names Henry Watts, Professor Quekett. Handwritten along the bottom of the frame, “The above was bought at a London Auction for $12-10-00 by Miss Eddey a Melbourne Book shop Proprietress and recently presented to the W.F.N. Club.: warrnambool, henry watts, watts henry, botanist,microscope, microscopic, quekett, john thomas quekett

The Sun News Pictorial newspaper reports of aircraft disaster.

Single page handwritten notes by unknown author briefly outlining family history of William and James Smith in Ringwood from 1868 to 1920. Page ends mid-sentence however no trace of subsequent page/s. Further information on the William and James Smith and family (expanding on these notes?), is contained in the book " A History of Croydon - Second Volume" by Muriel McGivern (pages 170-176) +Additional Keywords: Smith, William / Smith, James / Boardman / Pierce / Robason / antimony William and James Smith were credited for discovering antimony ore near the corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway, with the main mine later developed by Pierce Boardman.

Map of the township of Ringwood with subdivisions between Maroondah Highway and Mt. Dandenong Road. the area applied for on lease No.8210 by E.G.Browne.Mining District of Castlemaine, County of Mornington, Parish of Ringwood T Area 58(A) 2 (R)15(P) Acres, Roods, Perches.Buff coloured sheet foolscap with black printing showing map of the township of Ringwood between Maroondah Highway and Mt. Dandenong Road. Mining District of Castlemaine, County of Mornington, Parish of Ringwood T Area 58(A) 2 (R)15(P) Acres, Roods, Perches +Additional Keywords: Browne E.G.

The newspaper clipping caption is incorrect. The Club Hotel featured in the article was located on the north side of Mount Dandenong Road. It was destroyed by fire in 1890 prior to re-opening later on the south side where it operated until sale and demolition in 2020 to make way for a retirement village. (See PDF attached - "SS0067 Vic Collections 3754b - Club Hotel Fire 1890").Early View of Club Hotel, Ringwood East. Weatherboard with iron roof. Single chimney on one end. Picket fence on RHS. Two horse-drawn vehicles standing out front including three adults and two children. Source/date of newspaper unknown. Later newspaper item also attached reporting hotel being destroyed by fire in 1890.Caption: There was 'antimony in them thar hills' at Ringwood when this picture was taken in the 1890s. At that time the Club Hotel in Mt Dandenong Road, East Ringwood was owned by a George Wiggin. There were antimony mines operating nearby. The present-day Club Hotel is on this site.

Bundle of 21 photographs in Agfa folder. Restaurants and cafes in Ringwood/Ringwood East 1999 - 2000. Taken by Myil Rebboch. Smorgy's - corner of Oban Road and Maroondah Highway (3211_Smorgy's_001) Red Rooster - corner of Beaufort Road and Maroondah Highway (3211_Red Rooster_002) Kublai Mongolian - corner of Beaufort Road and Maroondah Highway (3211_Kublai_003) Nikos Greek Tavern - Mt Dandenong Road opposite Carcoola Road (3211_Nikos Greek Tavern_004) Turtle Den - Railway Avenue Ringwood East (3211_Turtle Den_005) Maroondah Sporting Club - Mt Dandenong Road (3211_Maroondah Sporting Club_006) Hungry Jack's - corner of Mt Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway (3211_Hungry Jack's_007) Daisey's Hotel - Mt Dandenong Road (3211_Daisey's Hotel_008) Lone Star - Maroondah Highway (3211_Lone Star_009) Canton - Murray Place (3211_Canton_010) Cafe Thirty-Five - Ringwood Street (3211_Cafe Thirty-Five_011) Cafe Ringwood Market (3211_Cafe Ringwood Market_012) Phoolwari - Eastland (3211_Phoolwari_013) Jamaica Blue - Eastland (3211_Jamaica Blue_014) Gourmet - Eastland (3211_Gourmet_015) Muffin Break - Eastland (3211_Muffin Break_016) Food Terrace - Eastland (3211_Food Terrace_017) Croissant - Eastland (3211_Croissant_018) Emerald Hill - Eastland (3211_Emerald Hill_019) Fasta Pasta - Eastland (3211_Fasta Pasta_020) Eating In - Eastland (3211_Eating In_021)

Sketch of the four pottery kilns at East Ringwood, corner of Velma Grove and Mount Dandenong Road (Oxford Road). The kilns shut down in 1926. Judging by the handwriting, the artist and author appears to be John Rodaughan, East Ringwood historian, whose other works include history on Burnt Bridge Hotel and other parts of East Ringwood. The back of the sketch includes a rough hand-drawn map, that appears to be of the insulator works area, between Mt Dandenong Road and Evon Avenue. The timeline includes generic milestones in blue ink and those associated with Ringwood in red writing.Kilns; D.M.

Black and white photograph. Typed beneath photograph, "Original Ringwood Police Station (Brick building). 32 Mt. Dandenong Rd. (Police Station 1888)." Written on backing sheet, "R.H. Building was first station. Site cost 20 pounds in 1888. Mtd. Const. Waters first to occupy it. Building and land sold 1973 for 20.000 32 Mt.Dand. Rd."

Written on backing sheet, Old Police Station 1888, 32 Mt. Dandenong Rd. Used as private residence. Sold this year (1974) for 20.000. Originally cost 20 pounds (land only)."

Written on backing sheet, "Stables at old Police Station, 32 Mt. Dandenong Rd. 1888.

Written on backing sheets: SS0087: Corner Whitehorse and Mt. Dandenong Roads 1964. Demolished for roadworks. Originally a shop SS0088: Corner Whitehorse and Mt. Dandenong Roads 1964 SS0089: House corner Mt. Dandenong and Federal Roads. One time butchers shop. January, 1964 SS0090: Geraghty home 1964. Corner Mt. Dandenong Rd. and Federal (East Cr.). Originally a butchers shop for Ringwood East. Now demolished.

Written on backing sheet, "Mt. Dandenong Road. Klix's Tea Rooms. 1920s".

Black and white photograph.(several copies) of brick hotel with veranda. Horse and card outside and group of people standing in front of veranda.Typed below one photograph, "Club Hotel Mt. Dandenong Rd. 1897". Another adds "Incorporated in present structure". A third copy is labelled "Mrs Sweeney", possible owner.

Written below photograph, 'Photo by Frazer & Vallance. Salisbury Buildings. C/o Bourke & Queen Sts., Melbourne." Written on back of photograph, 'Ringwood Show at old Hall, Ringwood East.' Typed below another copy, 'Celebration held at Ringwood Hall, Mt. Dandenong Rd. 1908. Hall burnt down 1909.' Last photograph has typed below picture, 'Ringwood residents at Old Ringwood Hall near Club Hotel in Mt. Dandenong Rd. circa 1900.'

Old Stone Cottage with tin roof.Written on backing sheet, "1965 - I don't think this is 32 Mt. Dand."

Written on back of photograph, "Laying pipeline near Mt. Dandenong Road, in Whitehorse Road".

Mount Evelyn RSL Sub BranchPictures on the front page in black and white with title. Back page tan coloured with printing and picture of two flags Australian and British. 88 pages of text and pictures.

Proposed ambulance depot at 127-9 Oban Road, North Ringwood in 1995-6 but, due to protests, considered 8 Grey Street, East Ringwood. The ambulance depot, at 2021, is located at the corner of Dublin and Mt Dandenong Roads.Newspaper articles from Eastern Post and Ringwood Mail pasted on A4 sheets

Vida Cooper's first teaching post was Ringwood East Primary School, Everard Road. Clippings included with Cooper Collection memorabilia donated by Annette Rattray - a distant relative.Newspaper clipping circa 1975 headed Goodbye Miss Cooper and 1942 clipping of cattleyard scene.1. Michelle Smith of grade 6 at Verdale Primary School, Mitcham, presents Miss Cooper with a farewell gift - a copper electric kettle - on behalf of the students. 2. Wednesday, March 11, 1942 - Helping with the branding: Two city girls helping with the branding on Mr. John Roper's property, Mt. Yorke, Tawonga, via Wodonga.

Colour Photographrts, ringwood tech

Black and white photographTyped on back of photograph: "Maroondah Highway by the lake. Looking east towards Mt. Dandenong Rd. - 1973". Ringwood Lake is on the right hand side of the highway.

4 photographs (2 large black and white, 2 small sepia postcard)Postcard labelled Healesville Road, Ringwood. Typed under large copy: "Looking down a dry Maroondah Highway from outside (eventual) Civic Centre site towards Mt. Dandenong Rd corner."

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Typed under photograph: The Water Lily Pond. Mr Hill's flower farm, Mt Dandenong Rd. Later Howship's. In area around Howship Street. Written on back of one image: 'Australasian' 29/3/05. John Hill's flower farm, Mt Dandenong Rd. Later Howship's flower farm subdivided, name retained in street name. Pool was part of Sandy Gully Creek 1905.water lillies, flower farming

This fire station was closed and a new one opened on Maroondah Highway on the site of the old miner's cottage near the corner of the Highway and Mt Dandenong Road.Five coloured photographs of the Ringwood fire station at 255 Maroondah Highway and of the fireman's house when it was sold. It later became 'The Fire Station Restaurant.'

Typed on backing sheet two labels, "Ringwood Methodist Sunday School picnic - At Bayswater, 1908. Photo by Lewis F. East". The other label reads, "Ringwood Methodist Sunday School picnic at Bayswater - 1909. Photographs Lewis F. East". Small label in lower left corner "Sir Ronald East, 57 Waimarie Drive, Mt. Waverley Victoria 3149. Telephone 277 4315".Written on back of photograph, "C of E. St. Paul's, Warrandyte Rd."