Historical information
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.
Significance
Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.
Physical description
Metal curette thicker at one end marked by another thick bit about half way along with a split at the end forming an elongated loop
Used to scrape/clean the adenoids.
