NRS-89 | Reports of the Analytical Chemist on partial analysis of soil

The information given in these volumes includes: number of analysis; date submitted; geological formation of the surrounding country; area of land of which the sample is typical; nature of the country (ie. cultivated etc.); length of time cultivated or grazed; manuring, timber, grasses, crops grown in locality; nature and depth of soil; nature of sub-soil; soil colour; reaction of soil; behaviour of soil on wetting or drying; type (eg. sand, clay, fine); and, remarks(3/15507-08). 2 vols. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.