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  • The cartographic collection of the Doc Fisher Geoscience Library consists of the maps and air photos created or acquired by agency staff since the formation of BMR in 1946. This includes maps produced by agencies which have merged with these over the years, such as AUSLIG. Maps held include: Australian geological map series (1:250,000, 1:100,000 and the 1 mile series); topographic maps produced by NATMAP and its predecessors (1:250,000, 1:100,000 and 1:50,000) - latest editions only; various Australian geochemical, geophysical and other thematic maps; geoscience map series from other countries acquired on an exchange basis, including some with accompanying explanatory notes; Non-series maps acquired by donation or exchange; atlases. The Air photos are predominantly those used for mapping Australia and, to a lesser extent, Papua New Guinea and Antarctica, by BMR/AGSO from the 1940s to the 1980s. Geographical coverage of the sets is not complete, but many individual photos are unique in that they have pin points, overlays or other markings made by teams in the field. The Papua New Guinea photographs in the collection may, in many cases, be the only existing copies. Flight diagrams are also held for many (but not all) sets of air photos. Some other related materials, such as montages of aerial photographs (orthophotos), are also represented in the collection.

  • In March 1946 the Department of Works and Housing requested that a geological examination be made of the Upper Cotter Valley in the vicinity of Kangaroo Creek to determine whether a dam could be constructed near the junction of Kangaroo Creek with the Cotter River. A geological examination was subsequently made. This report deals primarily with a possible dam site, near the mouth of Kangaroo Creek, and includes only a brief addition to the general geology of the Upper Cotter Valley. The location, physiography, general geology, engineering geology, and recommendations for future work are discussed in this report.

  • A visit was paid to Gidleigh Station on Saturday, January 12th. The ten bores previously put down on the property were examined. Details including depth, flow, elevation, and the results of observations made at the site, are given in this report.

  • The series of samples described in this report are from 900 to 1536 feet down in bore No.3843, and is a continuation of that reported upon on 23/5/44.

  • The situation, geology and water supply of blocks 98A and 98B are discussed in this report. A geological sketch map is included.

  • This report deals with all the known bauxite deposits at Ouse including one occurrence on Cleveland Estate. This report comprises notes on the general situation, access, geology, and bauxite reserves at Ouse, along with descriptions of the individual deposits.

  • This report gives the result of a microscopic examination of a small collection of fossiliferous rocks from the glauconitic deposits at Maslin Beach and of material collected by Sir Douglas Mawson from the vicinity of Aldinga Bay. Only the micro-fauna has been investigated as the mega-fossils have been described by many palaeontologists.

  • The series of samples described in this report ranges from 1050 feet down to 1372 feet and is in continuation of those reported upon on 25/7/45.

  • Five leases were taken up by the Commission in the Parishes of Jeeraland, Traralgon, Budgeree and Yinnar in the County of Buln Buln. These notes give brief descriptions of three of these leases and also contain some recommendations relative to prospecting on them. Two geological sketch maps are included.

  • The present report gives an overview of the general geology and ore geology of the Blue Spec Mine. The main orebodies are described in some detail. General estimates of reserves and recommendations for future geological work are noted.