SAMPLES, Crude Oil
T1979.3.a-c
(via Premier's dept 5.1.79). Belonged to the Estate of Sir William Walkley, who was (Mr. W.G. Walkley) the founder and Managing Director of AMPOL Exploration when oil was discovered at Rough Range, W.A. in 1953. -3- was sealed glass phials containing samples of crude oil from the discovery well - Rough Range - W.A.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1979.3.a-c |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Jan 1979 |
Material
| Glass | glass, wax, oil |
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| Wax/Natural Resin |
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| Glass/Glass |
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| Oil/Natural Resin |
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Measurement
| length | 100mm |
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| diameter | 27mm | a,b. |
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| length | 260mm |
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| diameter | 20mm | c. |
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