This item was widely available in shops during the early to mid 20th Century. The flake cut tobacco was used for hand-rolled cigarettes and some pipes.This item is significant for social and historical reasons. This type of packaging is no longer found and the use of this type of tobacco is diminishing. We only have a few of these tins in our collection and its use is mainly for interpertive purposes. green, hinged-lid tinHavelock Flake Cut Tobacco, 2oz net weight when packed,(on lid) Side "The British -Australasian Tobacco Co. Pty Ltd Aromatic Flake Cut (on side)tobacco, tin, smoking, personal, accessories, effects

The carbon rods were either used by 'Gem Pictures' or in the study of 'Electricity and Magnetism' at the Ballarat School of Mines. In electricity a current is conducted through carbon rod between the electrode holder and the arc in carbon arc lighting or welding. A carbon rod is also used in batteries. A tin full of carbon rodsOn box found with carbon rods: "Siemens-Planiawerke aktiengesellaschaft fur kohlefabrikate berline-Lichtenberg Made in Germany jede kohle trägt unseren vollen firmenstempel Translation: Siemens Planiawerke A corporation limited by shares producing carbon in Berlin-Lichtenberg Each carbon carries our full company stampballarat school of mines, carbon, carbon rod, arc lighting, electricity, henry sutton, theatre, projector, gem pictures

ANZAC biscuit Tin WW1miscellaneous, current, general

ANZAC Biscuit Tin Vietnammiscellaneous, general

Mess Tins x 2equipment, c 1970, army

Tin containing Foot Powderequipment, korea, army

Tins Mess (other ranks)equipment, ww1, army

Log Cabin Tobacco Tinmiscellaneous

Grenade tin white smokeammunition, 1980, army

ANZAC Biscuit Tin Kokodamiscellaneous, current, general

ANZAC Biscuit Tin WW1miscellaneous, current, general

MESS kit Tin Mugequipment, ww1, army

Night goggles in tin caseequipment, vietnam, army

Rusty tin with with paper wrapping.social history

Blue square small tinThe Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952-1977. Jacksons of Picadilly. Tea Blend 1977. Net weight 8 oz 226g. A blend of Indian and Ceylon Teas. Picture of QE11 on side. Picture of Windsor Castle on another side. Picture of Prince Phillip on another side. Picture of Buckingham Palace on another side.

Red rectangular chocolate tinDelfi Almonds covered with milk chocolate. Net Wt 350g

Five round pie tins.domestic items, containers

Small Tin for Spear'S PillSpeares Pills for Constipation, Biliousness Complexion Promotes Healthy Action of Liver and Kidneysmedicine, pharmacy

Small tin for menthol snuffComp Menthol Snuff Prepared by Burroughs Wellcombe + Co London.personal effects, snuff taking

Metal Tin with perforated lid.domestic items, food storage & preservation

WWI Historical significance.Khaki tobacco tin for WW1.Imperium Britanigum. 'M (Picture Britanica.) M'. Christmas 1914.

Rectangular Tin of Material Stiffener.Label says "MATERIAL STIFFENER" from Stanfords brand. "Stiffener for all types of silk...etc (Not velvet) for hand-made...making. If a softer finish is desired, thin the stiffener with "Thinning liquid" only."

ANZAC Biscuit Tin with Poppysmiscellaneous, current, general

ANZAC Biscuit Tin - Vietnammiscellaneous, vietnam, army