Historical information

The study of geological history of these areas has been facilitated through the many rail cuttings, quarries and river cuttings in the area.

Physical description

Booklet by G.B. Pritchard D.Sc., publ. F.W. Cheshire, Melbourne, 1944, 3- 29pp and front cover. Describing the geological formations in the Burnley area. (Burnley, Heyington, Tooronga). Full photocopy in file also.

Inscriptions & markings

Page 16 "The Horticultural Gardens of Burnley are situated on Basalt and river alluvium. The infilling of old quarries with municipal garbage is usually a preliminary to making parks and gardens, but here one of the large old quarries has been flooded with water and converted into a depot for the Metropolitan Board of Works."