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. This item is reflective of the first half of the 20th century when smoking was acceptable.A rectangular tin with hinged lid. Cameron's Havelock Superior Mixture Smoking Tobacco.Printed in black over a yellow base: front side: 'Cameron's / HAVELOCK / SUPERIOR MIXTURE / SMOKING TOBACCO'; back side: 'Cameron's / HAVELOCK / SMOKING / MIXTURE / MANUFACTURED BY / THE BRITISH AUSTRALASIAN TOBACCO Co PROPRIETARY LIMITED / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA'; Left side: 'Guaranteed / MANUFACTURED FROM / FINEST GROWTH / FRAGRANT TOBACCO / 4oz WEIGHT'container tobacco smoking

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 palmsThe 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 item is an example from a time when smoking was readily accepted.Rectangular shaped tobacco tin with hinged lid.On lid -HAVELOCK Flake Cut Pure Virginia Tobaccotin tobacco smoking

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. Roll your own cigarettes were popularly used in rural areas, especially when "tailor made" cigarettes were more expensive. Tobacco consumption in Australia is decreasing and fewer smokers are "rolling their own" cigarettes. this item is reflective of the time when smoking was acceptable,A round tobacco tin . It is bright orange with darker orange print. LOG CABIN Flake Gold Leaf Tobacco. It is a vacuum sealed tin - 2oz NET WEIGHT. Pat. No. 106.226/38

Item belonged to Mrs Eileen Pascoes father Arthur Castleton Clarke VX79039. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.5.42 and on discharge from the Army he was a Sapper in No 20 Australian Maintenance PL RAE. Refer 528.2, 530, 531. Her Grandfather William David Maher No 68 enlisted in the AIF 10.9.14 in the 8th L.H Regt A Sqd. Embarked for overseas 25.2.15 then for Gallipoli 16.5.15. He was hospitalised 5 times including Dysentry, Malaria and Pnuemonia. He was discharged from the AIF on 23.3.19. Refer 529, 533.2. All items referred to are Trench Art.Ashtray, brass, silver/chrome plated. Base is from a possible 4" Shell with 3 'U' shaped metal pieces to hold cigarettes. The centre piece is a possible .50 cal round projectile.arms - ammunition, metalcraft - brassware?, smoking accessories, trench art

A cigarette lighter made from a brass bullet casing and with a steel top. The lighter comes apart and holds matches and has a rough section attached to the outside of the bottom brass section to strike a match.cigarette-lighter-bullet-shape

Black and white photo. Elderly man in a hat, wearing glasses and smoking a cigarette. Written on back 'Frank Kennedy, ( photographer who handcoloured black and white prints ) taken in Melbourne Nov. 1965.J.W. Gibsonperson, individual, frank kennedy

Doll presented by the Vietnamese Govt to soldiers who fought at the Battle of Long Tan. Australian soldiers are not allowed to receive foreign awards. Presented with dolls and cigarette cases. Doll in national costume in box.porcelin doll

Made and used by internees in Camp 3 TaturaSmall tin holder with sections for calendar pieces made of card. Hole at top for hanging. Card pieces made from used cigarette packets. Months and days written in German. 26 pieces.calendar, camp 3, metal, tatura, metalcraft, tinware, documents, calendars

Cards issued to Army Officers during unknown period.Full set of playing cards. On the back of each card is a green edge within which is a picture of an army Officer head showing him smoking a cigarette below which is the words "Army Club".“Army Club” on back of each card.army club

The embossed brass tin was a Christmas Gift to the Troops 1914 from HRH Princess Mary containing pipe, tinder lighter, tobacco, cigarettes and Christmas Card.Embossed tin presented to troops as a Xmas gift about 1914. Gold coloured metal embossed tin.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, gift

Picture of Carinya GuesthouseWhite vitrified china oblong ash tray , with indentations on two sides to rest cigarettes on, with red sketch of Carina Guesthouse with writing underneath “A new Happiness, A new outlook on life, a new circle of friends.”Makers mark on base is Grindleycarinya guesthouse, guesthouses, souvenirs

Brown lidded box with blue velvet lining - spaces for 6 small teaspoons or cake forks or 12 cigarettes. Covered in brown patterned paper with four lines decoration on the lid. A decorative clip to close. boxes, cigarette boxes, cutlery boxes

This item is a trophy awarded to J S Archbold who was in the 7th National Service intake (C Company) for a win in a tug-of-war competition during training at Puckapunyal. Corporal Archbold served in the Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit, 1968-69, and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.Silver-coloured electroplated circular ashtray with four recessed grooves for resting cigarettes. Mounted in the middle is a round medallion that spins, bearing the 2 Recruit Training Battalion emblem: No 2 over a pair of boomerangs.2 Recruit Training Battalion J. S. Archibold Tug of War Stokes Base of solid brass E.P.national service, archbold, army training, puckapunyal, trophy, ashtray, j s archbold

This type of tobacco cutter was used to cut plugs of tobacco suitable for pipes. It was an important piece of equipment for smokers until ready made cigarettes became more widely available.Tobacco cutters were regularly in use before pre-made cigarettes became more readily available.A timber and cast iron guillotine style tobacco cutter. A rectangular timber base on which sites a cast iron stand and cutter. The cutter has a timber board (striking plate)for cutting the tobacco on. The wooden base has evidence of non-active bora. The striking plate for cutting seems to have the name of a manufacturer on it.McMillansmoking, tobacco, mcmillan, portland, glenelg shire, cigarette, pipe

Princess Mary gift box was intended to be distributed to all members of the British Armed Forces at Christmas 1914, during WW1. It contained various gifts including chocolate, cigarettes and tobacco.Gold colour tin with ornate design on front, with an image of Princess Mary within a circle and laurels. There is a stylised "M" on either side. Along the outside is written "Imperial Brittani cum". On top centre and around the edges is the name of various other allies.Inscribed "Christmas 1914".gift box, ww1, princess mary

A Vesta case is a small, portable box / safe to carry matches that came into use around the 1830s and was produced extensively between 1890 and 1920. During this period, almost everyone carried strike-anywhere matches, so they could light stoves, lanterns and other devices. Early matches were unreliable and prone to ignite from rubbing on one another or spontaneously. Accordingly, most people carried a match safe / box to house their matches. Wealthy people had match safes made of gold or silver, while common folk had ones made of tin or brass.C 1900 A small silver vesta case, with a roughened strike plate, to hold matches for lighting fires, lamps, cigarettes or pipes. The tin case has been embossed with a bird and floral design on the front and back Embossed with bird and floral design on the front and back .jewellery, personal effects, craftwork, vesta case, lights, candles, safety matches, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, pioneers

4. Mess Operation, setting of table, folding serviettes, tapping a keg of beer. 7. The prices will bring tears to your eyes, i.e. Packets of cigarettes 38 - 41 cents each.1. A4 size - culinary terms. RAASC Centre Puckapunyal - 5 pages. 2. Foolscap - Systems of food service. RAASC centre, Oct 1962 - 6 pages. 3. Foolscap - kitchen & personal hygiene, RAASC Centre Aug 1964 - 6 pages. 4. Foolscap - Mess Operation. RAASC Centre - 29 pages - Jan 1960. 5. A4 size - 1/71 Basic Stewards Course 3 Feb, 7-24 Feb 1971. GTF Area. 6. Single sheet ASCO Mess Requisition Form - N40A Dated 8/2/71. 7. 6 Task Force SGS Mess Stocktake and cash results.1. 3795952 Pte W.D. Patterson - has some ticks and pencilled changes. 2. 3795952 Pte W.D. Patterson. 3. 3795952 Pte W.D. Patterson. 4. 3795952 Pte W.D. Patterson. 5. Red ink amendments - dates & ticks. 6. ASCO form N.40A Mess requisition NR 67510 - Cannon Hill, Enogerra. 8/2/71. Sgts Mess Stocktake. 7. Lots of additions, prices and mistakes.messing, aust army

Shows advertising hoardings showing ads for Greater Hauling Power Ford OHV V8 Trucks, Tanox Paints, "let's paint for the Olympic Games", Craven A Virginia Cigarettes "They Never Vary"black and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair condition (small rip in corner)On back: View across Ormond Rd to St Kilda St & golf links