Fossil
code: LVSAV1984.108
Collection code:
LVSAV1984.108
Collection:
Description
14 fossil shells on one piece of shale.
Classification: mollusc, bivalve, Dunbarella. Locality of origin unknown
The donor, Jean Shirlaw's, great grandfather was John Stein: 1910-1915 Apprentice / Assistant Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1915-1920 Chief Surveyor / Mine Surveyor with Young's Paraffin Light & Mineral Oil Company Ltd (Western District Mines) 1920-1937 Assistant Mining Agent with Scottish Oils Ltd (Western District Mines) 1937-1954 Mining Agent (Western District Mines based at Westwood) with Scottish Oils Ltd 1954-1957 General Mining Manager (based at Middleton Hall) with Scottish Oils Ltd