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The geology of the Crusader copper mine, Dobbyn, Queensland
This report presents the results of a geological investigation of the Crusader copper deposit, Dobbyn, Queensland. The purpose of the survey was to investigate the geological... -
Department of Supply and Development, Commonwealth Copper & Bauxite...
Inspections were made of the Burra, Kapunda, Wallaroo, Moonta, Hamley, and Kanmantoo Copper Mines, and a number of smaller mines on the outskirts of the main mining centres.... -
Note on New Occidental gold mine, New South Wales
The Cobar field was visited during the period 18th to 24th July, mainly in connection with the exploration programme which is taking place in that area. During this visit,... -
Talc deposits at Gawler, near Ulverstone, Tasmania
The Gawler talc deposit, situated 2 miles south from Ulverstone, Tasmania, was inspected in May, 1944, and report No. 1944/21 of this Branch contains descriptions of geology,... -
Geological report on felspar near Wodonga, Victoria
The dykes which contain the felspar outcrop lie on the western slope of a hill two miles east of Wodonga, and south-southeast from Albury. This report comprises notes on the... -
Tungsten deposits at Rye Park, New South Wales
The existence of wolfram in the deposit has been known since about 1915, and mining was carried out intermittently from that time until about 1938. It was not until June, 1951,... -
Department of Supply and Development, Commonwealth Copper and Bauxite...
During the visit of the Copper and Bauxite Committee to West Australia, the Lake Campion Alunite deposits, as a source of Alumina, were investigated. The position with regard to... -
Preliminary report of geophysical work at Mt Painter using Geiger-Muller equipment
The work described in this report forms part of the uranium investigation being conducted by the Commonwealth Government for the British Government. The work was carried out at... -
Preliminary report No. 2 on the King Island scheelite mine
In view of the shortage of tungsten supplies in allied countries, efforts are being made in Australia to increase production with a view to not only satisfying domestic... -
Possibility of discovery of new lead, zinc and copper deposits, Mt Isa...
The writer spent the period May 31st to June 4th, 1952, with geological parties lead by K.A. Townley and J.F. Ivanac respectively in the Mt. Isa District, Queensland. At this... -
Bauxite on Tamborine Mountain, Queensland
Tamborine Mountain lies about 35 miles south-south-east from Brisbane. Laterite occurs in the north-western portion of the mountain and in general occupies the more elevated... -
Geological report on the Mt Hope copper mine, Mount Hope
Ten days were spent in examination of the property, from July 8th to 18th. All accessible underground workings were mapped in detail on a scale of 30 feet to 1 inch and the... -
Bauxite deposits - Boolarra-Mirboo North District, South Gippsland, Victoria
This report is written chiefly to present estimates of reserves of bauxite proved to date in Gippsland. Consequently, discussions of the geological aspects of the investigation,... -
Beach sands investigations, Progress report on the Southport - Coolangatta...
Boring commenced in the Broadbeach area on an East-West line 500 feet south of the northern boundary of DC22. Subsequent boring was carried out along lines 1300 feet, 2100 feet,... -
Geological report on the Coimadai antimony mine
The country rock of the Coimadai antimony orebodies is Lower Ordovician slate and sandstone, with northerly strike and steep westerly dip. It is intruded by narrow east-west... -
Wallendbeen talc deposits
The Wallendbeen talc workings are situated just east of the Wallendbeen township and railway station in the parish of Wallendoon, County of Harden, New South Wales. The... -
Ochre deposits, Rumbalara, central Australia
This report provides a summary of the current production and output of the ochre deposits, and an assessment of the ochre reserves and mining costs. -
The bauxite resources of Tasmania
This report gives an overview of the bauxite resources of Tasmania. The report provides a summary of the work, investigation, and sampling conducted between 1941 and 1949. The... -
Asbestos deposit, Bindi Bindi, Western Australia
Report on the asbestos deposit near Bindi Bindi following a visit to the deposit in September, 1943. -
Notes on lateritisation and the origin of opal in Australia
In 1946 and 1947 the writer had excellent opportunities to study the effect of lateritisation in the course of geological reconnaissances in Northern Australia. From field...