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Australia (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

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

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3081A/12
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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: 1901
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