Significance
This was the first rock drill to be made in Australia and was made in Maldon.
It was used in the Carmen's Tunnel mine Maldon.
Physical description
Oswald pneumatic rock drill.
What appears to be an operating lever extending to one side.
Body only, no drill bits.
Unpainted.
Inscriptions & markings
Cast in relief on body "Late / R. D. Oswald / Maldon".