1947
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Report on surveying, sampling, and plant sampling work carried out during the month of July, 1947.
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Results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from between the depths of 1450 and 1800 feet.
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Overview of general work, staff involvement, drafting, field work and laboratory work carried out for the month of October, 1947.
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The aim of this examination was to map in as much detail as possible the structure of the Apinaipi Anticline, which is situated on the coast of Papua, 100 miles north-west of Port Moresby. The survey programme and the geomorphology, structure, and lithology of the area are discussed in this report. Accompanying maps and section plans are included.
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Results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples from a depth of 2 feet down to 1185 feet.
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An examination was made of a proposed dam site at Geehi in April, 1947. The report comprises notes on access, general geology, evidence gathered from aerial photography, and the suitability of the site. Three accompanying plans, and a petrographic report on rocks collected from the vicinity, are appended to this report.
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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 Dolomite Deposits at Cow Flat and Wall's Siding, New South Wales" (Record 1947/090).
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Notes on samples of limestone collected from three caves on the Nullabor Plains, the Koonalda, the Abrakurrie, and the Weebubbie, and from the surface crust in the vicinity of the caves.
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The Cow Flat Area was visited on the 12th March, 1947, with the object of ascertaining possible dolomite reserves. This information was required in connection with the application by Metropolitan Lime and Cement Company Ltd., owners of a dolomite quarry at Wall's Siding, near Mudgee, for financial assistance from the Commonwealth Government. It was desired to ascertain whether, in the event of the latter company ceasing production, the Cow Flat deposit could provide sufficient dolomite to supply New South Wales requirements. The situation, production, geology, origin and reserves of the dolomite deposits are discussed in this report. The report should be considered supplementary to Report No. 1946/005 and the Report on Limestone and Dolomite Deposits at Cow Flat and Wall's Siding (1947/090).
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The geology, production history, ore grade, and ore reserves of the Northern Star Mine are discussed in this report. Four accompanying plans are included.