Tobacco Tin - "Champion Ruby"

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The British-Australasian Tobacco Co Pty Ltd

c. 1950

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Overview

Rectangular shaped metal tin with lid. Cream background, in centre is a soldier within a circle. Red text and black text.

Historical information

Champion tobacco was favored by Australian fathers and grandfathers for pipe smoking and rolling cigarettes. During the post-depression era, ready-rubbed Champion Ruby became the go-to for many rural workers and families seeking an affordable alternative to expensive tailor-made cigarettes

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.148

Item type

Objects

Themes

Social History

Material

Metal

Weight

59 g

Inscriptions and markings

Top of lid: "Champion Ruby. Ready rubbed fine cut tobacco. Manufactured by The British-Australasian Tobacco Co Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia"

Side of lid: "2oz net weight when packed. Champion Ruby ready rubbed fine cut"

Contextual information

The British-Australasian Tobacco Company (with offices in Sydney and Melbourne) was formed through a major merger involving the Dixson Tobacco Company

Keywords

Smoking And Tobacco

Tobacco Tin

Place made

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Year

c. 1950

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 22 June, 2026