Historical information

This cardbord box was used to package explosives which were used for mining.

Black powder and dynamite were heavily used on the goldfields to blast away large sections of earth which. Explosives were stored at Beechworth Powder Magazine

Significance

Mining played an important role in the history of Beechworth, for the township was established in the mid-1850s after gold was discovered in the area. The success of goldmining lead to the growth and development of early Beechworth.

Physical description

A brown rectangular cardbord box with opening flaps at top and features printed text on sides and top.

Inscriptions & markings

GLASGOW / THE PERFECT COMBINATION / NOBEL-GLASGOW EXPLOSIVES / NOBEL-GLASGOW DETONATORS