Historical information

Part of Geological investigation into the characteristics of the rock formations and ground water.

Significance

Water supply and infrastructure requires prior investigation before construction work can commence.

Physical description

Very small glass tubes (about 30) with cork toppers. Each tube is labelled. Resting on wool in a cardboard box with a lid. Stored in an old thick cardboard box with a very faint 'Harrietville ... Samples' on its lid.

Inscriptions & markings

On the tubes - place and number
"Harrietville / samples"