Historical information
These tins held the golden syrup which was made from sugar cane. The golden syrup was manufactured by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. Ltd later known a CSR who had refineries in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. A tin of golden syrup was found in many households and used to spread on bread or crumpets to be eaten and was also used in cooking. This particular tin once empty looks as if may have been used to store possibly nuts and screws. Many of these tins once empty were put to other uses.
Physical description
A round red and gold colour with gold and red print around the side of the tin. It has a lid on the top with black writing.
Inscriptions & markings
THE COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING CO.LTD/GOLDEN SYRUP/MADE FROM CANE SUGAR ONLY
