File photoA century old bottle of antiseptic is believed to be the substance of concern found at a Southland museum. A bomb squad was called in to the after a Waikawa and Districts Museum in the Catlins today following information received about the substance. Museum vice president Janette Buckingham said a visiting Southland District Council roving museum officer yesterday spotted the small bottle or jar in a medicine kit. "The fire crew is just doing their job, as was the museum officer yesterday who was working with me." They would not be allowed back in to the museum until the substance was taken care of.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2021 00:15 UTC