A report on the results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from the depth of 2,000 feet down to 3,132 feet. This series is in continuation of that reported upon on 19/3/46.

In response to the proposal for a new administrative building to be erected, 1/4 mile east of Parliament House, nine test pits were put down by the Department of the Interior for the purpose of examining the sub-surface conditions. Four of the pits were used for engineering tests of the bearing power of the rock foundations. The geology of the site is discussed in this report.

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.

The extent, structure, and thickness of the Coorabin coal measures are discussed in this report.

This report concerns a geological reconnaissance made of a portion of the Kosciusko area and the preliminary geological plan compiled from air photographs and field observations. General geology, engineering geology, water problems, and proposed works for the hydro-electric scheme are discussed in the report. Three geological plans are included.

This report comprises notes concerning the situation, occurrence, analysis, and production of dolomite at Cow Flat.

This report outlines the headings under which mineral statistics might be collected, and the information that is required from metal and mineral producers. Attached are lists of metals and mineral products under the appropriate classes.

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.

In November, 1945, the Department of Works and Housing requested that a Geological Survey be made of a section of the Upper Cotter Valley in which it is proposed to construct a dam. Four possible dam sites were examined along the Upper Cotter River between Bushrangers and Collins Creeks. This report deals with the geology of the area examined with special reference to possible dam sites. The report is also intended as a basis for future regional work in the area lying west of the Murrumbidgee River where little is known of the geological structure and stratigraphical sequence.

A report on the testing of bauxite deposits in the Tasmanian districts of Ouse, Launceston, Rosevale and Myalla. This report is supplementary to Mr. Owen's report (1946/2).