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Occurrence of black sand at Port Essington, Northern Territory of Australia
Black sand on beaches in Knocker Bay, near Black Point, and at Record Bay, Port Essington, has been noticed from time to time by Captain F.E. Wells, who mentioned these... -
New and Revised Palynological Data for the Otway Basin
As part of Geoscience Australia's 2002-2004 work program, the Petroleum and Marine Division initiated a collaborative study of the Otway Basin (Figure 1) with Primary Industries... -
Shuttleton geophysical survey: first progress report
Geophysical surveys were conducted at Shuttleton (Nymagee District) on behalf of Broken Hill Ltd. The surveys were made on an area 1.5 mile long and of average width of about... -
Note on supposed oil bearing sands received from the Administrator of Papua...
This note describes a sample of beach sand. The specimens of foraminifera found in the sample are listed. -
Interim report on gypsum deposits of Australia
Gypsum has been found in all the states of the Commonwealth, but, as far as known at present, deposits of commercial importance are limited to New South Wales, Victoria, South... -
Department of Supply and Development, Commonwealth Copper & Bauxite...
The Committee has given consideration to the desire of the Government to put into production any property that can materially add to Australia's copper output within two years.... -
Analyses of some Australian iron ores
The analyses of some Australian iron ores was undertaken. The results of these analyses are set down in this report. Results are given for each deposit by state. -
Magnetic investigation of site of proposed compass swinging base, East Arm, Darwin
The purpose of the investigation was to determine the degree of uniformity of the earth's magnetic field, particularly with regard to magnetic Declination (or Variation), over... -
Report on dolomite deposits, Wall's Siding near Mudgee, New South Wales
The geology and ore reserves of the dolomite deposit near Wall's Siding are discussed in this report. The report should be read in conjunction with the report on "Limestone and... -
Summary report on the ore prospects of some Western Australian gold mines
Summary report on the ore prospects of some Western Australian gold mines. The report provides details on production, ore deposits, and operations. -
Micropalaeontological examination of samples from Bondsprings station, about...
This report describes the results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples recovered from the depth of 200-250 feet from Bondsprings station. -
The Wells limestone, A.C.T., as a source of aggregate
Wells Limestone, situated 8 miles from Canberra in A.C.T., is a lens of massive limestone in a formation largely consisting of shales of Silurian age. The gently undulating... -
Geological report on dam sites 4 miles northeast of Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
An investigation into the possibility of providing additional water supplies to the township of Tennant Creek was carried out by the Department of Works and Housing. A request... -
Summary report on some Western Australian gold mines, with a supplementary...
This report is supplementary to Records 1948/033 and 1948/016. The information given in this report was obtained during a visit to the Western Australian Goldfields. The period... -
Geological notes on the Hillgrove mines
Two days, November, 10th and 11th, were spent in the Hillgrove area and brief examinations were made of the North Cosmopolitan, Garibaldi, Metz Black Lode, and Damifino Mines,... -
Micropalaeontological examination of samples from 67 mile bore, 67 miles...
The report describes the results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from the depth of 450 to 1032 feet down. -
Further report on samples from W.R. Johnston's bore near Bourke, New South Wales
A preliminary report on these samples was forwarded on 19/2/'42, the final report being delayed until the results of a mineralogical examination of two rock types, prominent in... -
Notes on rocks from Northern Territory forwarded by Dr HI Jensen for...
Palaeontological notes on four rock samples from the Northern Territory. -
A geological reconnaissance of the country between Mt Hagan and Mongureba,...
This investigation was undertaken primarily to assess the importance of a discovery of gold in the tributaries of the Porgera River west of Mt. Hagen, Mandated Territory of New... -
Reconnaissance survey of radioactive mineral deposits in the Pilbara goldfield
A survey of deposits of radio-active minerals was carried out in an area between Coongan and Yule Rivers, Pilbara Goldfield, W.A., during September and October, 1948. This was a...