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The following report was transcribed from The Brisbane Courier, 15th October 1891 :
A Goulburn telegram in the S. M. Herald states that a further exploration of the Drum Cave, near the Lookover, Bungonia, was made by Guymer and party last week. From the landing of the Drum Cave, which is 200ft. from the level, a large cave extends south-west a distance of 300 yards. The height of the cave varies from 20ft. to 40ft., in width from 10ft. From the same landing a rough craggy chasm and watercourse extend easterly 400 yards, the height of this portion varying from 30ft. to 100ft. Many hundreds of stalactites, some 10ft. long, of all shapes, are to be seen here. For a distance of 300 yards there are occasional drops of 4ft. to 5ft. till a descent of 60ft., requiring the use of a rope, is reached. Another watercourse joins here. Stalactites are still observable on all sides. The height of this part varies from 40ft. to 100ft., and the width is 40ft. Descending another drop 20ft., travelling in a northerly direction 200 yards with a continual downward slope, the most spacious and beautiful cave of the series is seen. The height is not less than 130ft., with a width of 60ft.. The arched roof of the cave is smooth blue limestone, with veins of white marble running through in every direction. There are very remarkable numerous bunches of stalactites, and a large fossil resembling a porcupine is visible at a distance of fifty yards. A beautiful stream of water passes through the cave, forming in the floor basins of all shapes and sizes. Eight hundred yards further on smaller caves are reached, giving evidence of great bodies of water having passed through. A number of smaller caves, extending in various directions, still await exploration.”
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