Notes on a chipped boulder found near Kempton.

It has rather been a problem whence the Tasmanian Aborigines obtained the material for their implements. The discovery of certain localities where the rock suitable for implements occurred in situ, and which were unquestionably worked by the Aborigines, has partly solved the problem. It is unquestionable that the Aborigines obtained a certain amount of the raw material from these so-called quarries, but it is equally certain that a large portion was obtained from different sources. One of the best-known "native quarries" is that situated on Coal Hill, near Melton-Mowbray.However, it was conclusively proven that, though the quarry on Coal Hill was conveniently situated and easily reached from the camping grounds near the river, only 6.1 per cent, of the implements found were derived from it. A number of interesting facts and questions arise from the study of this specimen. Though not completely restored to its entire shape, we can state with absolute certainty that the original was a pebble or boulder, well worn and smooth all over its surface, of deep black colour, weighing not less than 10lb. As there are no gravel deposits or conglomerate anywhere near the place wdiere it was found, it must have been picked up at a considerable distance, and been carried to the camping ground to be used for the manufacture of implements