Building and ornamental stones of Australia . 72. Buchan, Vic.—contd. The grey has been used as panels along with theblack in the PuVlic Library and other interiors inMelbourne buildings, but the earthy colour of thelatter variety does not appeal to everyone. A good white streaked marble also occurs atBuchan. BUCKEROO, —Many coloured marbles can beobtained from this locality. They range fromyellowish-brown to yellowish-grey or red in colour,and the indications from surface specimens are thata good white might be found when opened up. BUMBALDRY, —A very extensive area ofmarble outcr
Building and ornamental stones of Australia . 72. Buchan, Vic.—contd. The grey has been used as panels along with theblack in the PuVlic Library and other interiors inMelbourne buildings, but the earthy colour of thelatter variety does not appeal to everyone. A good white streaked marble also occurs atBuchan. BUCKEROO, —Many coloured marbles can beobtained from this locality. They range fromyellowish-brown to yellowish-grey or red in colour,and the indications from surface specimens are thata good white might be found when opened up. BUMBALDRY, —A very extensive area ofmarble outcrops near the main road, about i milewest of the township. The rock is of a richly-variegated red colour, with some varieties merginginto a deep brick red. As there are unlimitedquantities available, this should be a useful addi-tion to our list of fast-class marbles. BUNGENDORE, —A limestone of a dark greycolour is found about 6 to 8 miles east of this town-ship. BUNGONIA, —A buff-coloured marble. BURROWA, —A rather
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