Conservation stories

Eureka stockade artefacts

The Heritage Victoria Conservation and Research Centre has conserved artefacts from the area where the Eureka Stockade may have been.

Pepperbox pistol

Archaeological investigations were carried out at the Eureka Precinct site where a firearm was discovered. Although corroded and heavily concreted, the firearm was identified as a pepperbox pistol.

SS City of Launceston Toilet

Read about this fascinating and highly ornate toilet recovered from the wreck of the SS City of Launceston.

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