1947
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Results of a micropalaeontological examination of rock samples taken from various sites in the vicinities of the Desert and Bonaparte Gulf Basins.
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A summary of the stratigraphy and palaeontology of the Lakes Entrance oil shaft, Gippsland, Victoria
The Lakes Entrance Oil Shaft is situated in allotment 21, Parish of Colquhoun, about 2 miles north-east of Lakes Entrance township. The shaft was sunk with the object of developing, by means of low pressure mining methods, the oil-bearing beds known to exist in the lower portion of the Tertiary basin in the Lakes Entrance area. It is estimated that, during mining operations, approximately 12,000 tons of Tertiary sediments were excavated. Consequently a unique opportunity was afforded the palaeontologist and geologist to study the stratigraphic sequence of Tertiary beds in the Lakes Entrance area. During visits paid to the scene of operations, extensive collections of fossiliferous material were made by the author. This report comprises notes on the scope of the micro-palaeontological investigation, the stratigraphy and the palaeontology of the Lakes Entrance Oil Shaft.
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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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Overview of staff involvement and the general tasks, field work, and drafting carried out during November, 1947.
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Results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from a depth of 642 feet down to 1,568 feet. This series is in continuation of that reported upon 25/7/45.
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Collie is the only developed coalfield in Western Australia. Between June 1946 and April 1947 a comprehensive geological and geophysical survey was carried out to determine the boundary of the basin, its general configuration and the depth (thickness) of the sediments overlying the basement. The aim of the survey was to define those areas where there was sufficient thickness of sediments to enable drilling to be carried out with a reasonable expectation of proving additional reserves of coal. The geology of the area, application of the gravity method, results and interpretations, and drilling recommendations are discussed in this report.
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Palaeontological note on a rock sample from a bore which was sunk a few feet into a mud island, west of Pelican Point, Lake Victoria, Gippsland.
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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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Overview of general work, sampling, mapping and levelling, drafting, and laboratory work carried out during the month of September, 1947.
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Results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from 1460 feet down to 1619 feet. This series is in continuation of that reported upon on 19/3/46.