Mount Kitchin lies about thirty miles west from Chillagoe in Northern Queensland and is 13 miles by bush-track south-west from the now deserted town site of Arbouin on Cardross copper field. Six claims embrace the mica deposits at Mount Kitchin, but only three of these could be examined, on the 8th October, 1942, in the short time at disposal. The brief examination of these three claims, namely, "Wonder", "Anniversary" and "Southern Cross" confirms the remarks of Mr C.C. Morton in his report dated 1/5/42 to the Chief Geologist, Brisbane, and it appears that the "Southern Cross" and "Anniversary" claims contain the only deposits which may become producers in the future. When compared with the mica deposits of Central Australia the pegmatite bodies at Mount Kitchin are very small.

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 following notes on the number of the mica mines in the Harts Range area were collected on a recent water survey. They are very incomplete but it is thought that they may be of interest in view of the possibility of stepping up production in this area. Complete data concerning production, etc. of the mines seems to be impossible to obtain.

Report on mine maintenance, costs, equipment, employment, reserves, and workings.

In accordance with instructions an inspection was made of the Blue Spec Mine, Nullagine, from 22nd to 27th October. A survey was made of development work since Mr. Sullivan's visit on 20th September. This entailed a survey of the 3 level drives off No. 2E. and No. 2W. winzes and the new cross-cut from the main shaft at No. 3 level. The new shaft and cross-cut on M.L. 266 were mapped and the lode was sampled and assay results obtained. The water supply problem was investigated and a site chosen for a new domestic supply bore. Three accompanying plans are included.

This note concerns the request by the Midland Mining Co. Ltd. for financial assistance in the development of a deposit of kyanite to the north of Yanmah, in the Southern Division of Western Australia. The report comprises brief notes on the geology of the area, proposed work, and the occurrence of kyanite as these relate to the proposed further development of the deposit.

Report on mine maintenance, costs, equipment, employment, reserves, and workings.

The operational history, orebody, workings, grade, tonnage, and financial considerations relating to the Chesney mine are discussed in this report. Two geological plans are included.

Report on mine maintenance, costs, equipment, employment, reserves, and workings.

This report is supplementary to Records 1948/033 and 1948/016. The information given in this report was obtained during a visit to the Western Australian Goldfields. The period April 26th to May 2nd was spent at Kalgoorlie, May 3rd and May 4th at Sons of Gwalia Mine, May 5th at Kalgoorlie, and May 6th in discussions at Perth with the Under Secretary for Mines and others. This report provides an overview of the respective positions of the Paringa Mining and Exploration Company, South Kalgurli, Kalgoorlie Enterprises, and Sons of Gwalia mines.