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Undersurface of Western Australian obsidianites, Coolgardie/Kalgoorlie area, 1901

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081A/12

Scope and Contents

152 x 97 mm. A view showing seven types of rounded stones which have the appearance of man-made artefacts: 'these are not artefacts, but a natural phenomenon; they are now referred to as tektites. Their origin is still controversial. The photograph was published as plate VII of GSWA Bulletin 6, where individual locations are given'. Photograph by Greehams Studio. Negative No. 65.

Dates

  • Creation: 1901

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

GD.

Date information

DateText: Date is questionable..

Originator(s)

Greehams Studio

Finding aid date

2002-11-20 16:27:07+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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