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.

Progress report on the testing campaign, commenced in May, 1945, of the bauxite deposits at Ouse, Tasmania, No. 2 Area.

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.

Two earlier reports on this subject dealt with this industry on the basis of information then available and virtually omitted from consideration the activities of the producer and consumer subsidiaries of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company. This company has now supplied detailed information, particularly on its plans for production and it is therefore necessary to review the industry afresh. The production and consumption of asbestos in Australia are discussed in this report.

The Pioneer tungsten-bismuth mine, Hatches Creek, was discovered in 1917 and worked on a small scale from then until a short time after the conclusion of World War I, when production ceased owing to a fall in tungsten prices. Prices rose again in 1937, and exploration resumed. The general geology, ore bodies, and working of the Pioneer mine are discussed in this report.

In response to a request from Mr. W.H. Williams, Director of Mines, Tasmania, a geological survey was made of the asbestos deposits situated near the tunnel on the Emu Bay railway, 5 miles north-east of Zeehan. A programme of investigation was set out involving a detailed survey of the deposit, prospecting and development work, an assessment of potential fibre grades and ore values, and research into milling practice and market utilization of fibre. The geological survey and related investigation, which are the focus of this report, were concerned mainly with the first three items. Three plates, including a geological map, surface plan, and a plan showing underground workings and effective grades, are attached to 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 extent, structure, and thickness of the Coorabin coal measures are discussed 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 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.