AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Report on alleged pitchblende occurrence, Wyndham area, Western Australia

During the period 29th September to 2nd October 1950, the writer and geologist N. McKay, investigated the area near Wyndham, in which Mr. N. Orchard claims to have obtained a pitchblende sample in 1919. Following the examination of the area referred to by Mr. Orchard, an examination was made of a supposed radioactive deposit reported by Mr. E. Crocker of Wyndham. The observations made during these investigations are described in this report.

Tags: AU-WA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Micropalaeontological examination of samples from the Adelaide Metropolitan bores, South Australia, (48 short separate reports)

Samples from 37 bores were submitted by the Director of Mines, Adelaide, for micropalaeontological examination. Two of these bores were put down in the plains to the north of Adelaide and the remainder in the area to the south of the city. A short account of the stratigraphic sequence and detailed descriptions of the bore samples are given in this report.

Tags: AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Middle Miocene limestone from Cape Barren Island, Furneaux Group, Bass Strait

In 1935 Mr. F. Blake of the Geological Survey of Tasmania visited Cape Barren Island in connection with the underground water supply at Franklin Village which is situated on Sanford Bay in the northwest part of the island. He collected a small sample of fossiliferous limestone which he forwarded to the late Mr. F. Chapman who was then Commonwealth Palaeontologist. No examination of the material was made at the time. Recently it came under the notice of the writer who has made a detailed microscopic examination of it. The results of the examination are recorded in this report.

Tags: AU-TAS, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
The microfauna from some of the Tertiary deposits in the vicinity of Aldinga Bay, South Australia

This report gives the result of a microscopic examination of a small collection of fossiliferous rocks from the glauconitic deposits at Maslin Beach and of material collected by Sir Douglas Mawson from the vicinity of Aldinga Bay. Only the micro-fauna has been investigated as the mega-fossils have been described by many palaeontologists.

Tags: AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Broken Hill groundwater and regolith geochemistry (1999-2005)

A groundwater chemistry, regolith chemistry and metadata record for legacy geochemical studies over the southern Curnamona Province done by GA and partners as part of CRC LEME from 1999 to 2005, that was never fully released. This includes comprehensive groundwater chemistry from more than 250 bores in the Broken Hill region, containing physicochemical parameters, major and trace elements, and a suite of isotopes (34S, Pb, Sr, 18O, D). Recent work on this dataset (in 2021) has added hydrostratigraphic information for these groundwater samples. Also included is a regolith geochemistry dataset collected adjacent to some of the groundwater bores which tests the geochemical response of a range of different size fractions, depths and digests.

Tags: Broken Hill, CRC LEME, Curnamona Geochemistry, Curnamona Province, Darling-Curnamona-Delamerian, EFTF – Exploring for the Future, Exploration Geochemistry, Geochemistry, Geochemistry not elsewhere classified, Geomorphology and Regolith and Landscape Evolution, Inorganic Geochemistry, Isotope Geochemistry, NSW, Published_External, South Australia, Surface Processes, groundwater, hydrogeochemistry, isotopes, regolith, soil, trace elements
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Basin Inventory Adavale Basin

A large proportion of Australia’s onshore sedimentary basins remain exploration frontiers. Industry interest in these basins has recently increased due to the global and domestic energy demand, and the growth in unconventional hydrocarbon exploration. In 2016 and 2018, Geoscience Australia released an assessment of several central Australian basins that summarised the current status of geoscientific knowledge and petroleum exploration, and the key questions, for each basin. This publication provides a comprehensive assessment of the geology, petroleum systems, exploration status and data coverage for the Adavale Basin.

Tags: Adavale Basin, Australia’s Future Energy Resources, Basin Analysis, EARTH SCIENCES, EFTF - Exploring for the Future, GEOLOGY, Petroleum and Reservoir Engineering, Published_External
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
The determination of reservoir pressure from liquid level data, Imray and Pilot bores, Lakes Entrance

The pressure of the liquid, or reservoir pressure, within the glauconitic sandstone at Lakes Entrance has been the subject of conjecture in recent years and the low yields of oil which typify the field have been attributed by some observers to low reservoir pressure. Reservoir pressure, however, is only one of a number of factors upon which the rate of yield depends. Other factors of equal importance are the permeability of the producing formations and viscosity of the fluids produced. The methods, tests, and results involved with the determination of reservoir pressure from liquid level data are discussed in this report.

Tags: AU-VIC, Earth Sciences, GA Publication, Published_External, Record, geophysics
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Exploring for the Future: Petrology of the Officer Basin

The Officer Basin in South Australia and Western Australia is the focus of a regional stratigraphic study being undertaken by the Exploring for the Future (EFTF) program, an Australian Government initiative dedicated to increasing investment in resource exploration in Australia.
This data release provides new data and discusses the results from a new commissioned petrographic study of rock samples from five wells of the Officer Basin including: GSWA Vines 1, Yowalga 3, Birksgate 1, Giles 1, and Munta 1. Data includes petrography, XRD, thin section scans and photos, as well as petrographic summaries

Tags: Basin Analysis, EARTH SCIENCES, EFTF - Exploring For The Future, Officer Basin, Published_External, Thin section petrology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Exploring for the Future—Regional hydrogeological characterisation of the McBride and Nulla basalt provinces: Upper Burdekin region, North Queensland

This report presents key results from the Upper Burdekin Groundwater Project conducted as part of Exploring for the Future (EFTF)—an eight year Australian Government funded geoscience data and information acquisition program. The first four years of the Program (2016–20) aimed to better understand the potential mineral, energy and groundwater resources in northern Australia. The Upper Burdekin Groundwater Project focused on the McBride Basalt Province (MBP) and Nulla Basalt Province (NBP) in the Upper Burdekin region of North Queensland. It was undertaken as a collaborative study between Geoscience Australia and the Queensland Government. This document reports the key findings of the project, as a synthesis of the hydrogeological investigation project and includes maps and figures to display the results.

Tags: Australia, Burdekin River, Charters Towers, Charters Towers Region, EARTH SCIENCES, EFTF, Exploring for the Future, Geomorphology and Regolith and Landscape Evolution, Groundwater Dependent Ecosystem, Groundwater Systems, Hydrochemistry, Hydrogeology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, LiDAR, Light Detection and Ranging, McBride, McBride Basalt Group, McBride Basalt Province, North Queensland, Nulla, Nulla Basalt Group, Nulla Basalt Province, Published_External, Queensland, Remote Sensing, Upper Burdekin, Upper Burdekin Groundwater Project, basalt, groundwater, groundwater - surface water interactions, hydrogeology, integrated groundwater characterisation, lava-field province, spring, surface water, volcanic aquifer
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Water bores on Gidleigh Station, Bungendore

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.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, groundwater
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
The mineral resources and mining industry of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea

The mineral resources and mining industry of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea are the subject of this report. Mining operations, production, and geological conditions are discussed. Tables showing the estimated gold and silver production figures for the period 1926-41 are appended.

Tags: Earth Sciences, GA Publication, PG, Published_External, Record, industry, mineral deposits, minerals, mining
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Proposed drilling at King Island scheelite mine, King Island

On the 5th February, Mr. A. A. McLeod, General Superintendent of King Island Scheelite, N.L., telegraphed that it was desired to obtain further information about the ore structure to the north-east of cross-section line 13, and suggested the drilling of two diamond drill holes. Three possible sites and holes were discussed. In response to a request from Mr. McLeod, a visit was paid to the mine on the 26th and 27th ultimo, when returning from Mount Bischoff mine, Tasmania. The whole position regarding the above portion of the deposit and open cut were reconsidered, and problems regarding drilling further west on the northern side were also investigated. A short statement was prepared while at the mine which forms the basis of the remainder of this report.

Tags: AU-TAS, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral exploration, mining
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Reconnaissance mapping between Berrigan, Mulwala and Corowa

At present a gravimetric survey of the area between Berrigan, Mulwala, and Corowa is being made by the geophysical section of this Bureau to show the southern continuation of the sedimentary basin between Oaklands and Berrigan which contains Permian coal. Reconnaissance mapping of the area was carried out on the 4th and 5th of July to find where the bedrock consisting of granite and pre-Permian sediments outcrops, in order to facilitate the interpretation of the gravimetric survey data. The accompanying plan showing outcrops in the Oaklands - Coorabin coalfield area is included.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geophysics, Published_External, Record, geology, geophysics, mapping, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Outer Darwin Harbour Marine Survey 2015: GA0351/SOL6187 Post-survey report

This report provides a description of the activities completed during the Outer Darwin Harbour Mapping Survey, from 28 May and 23 June 2015 on the RV Solander (Survey GA0351/SOL6187). This survey was a collaboration between Geoscience Australia (GA), the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and Department of Land Resource Management (Northern Territory Government) and the first of four surveys in the Darwin Harbour Seabed Habitat Mapping Program. This 4 year program (2014-2018) aims to improve knowledge of the marine environments in the Darwin and Bynoe Harbour regions by collating and collecting baseline information and developing thematic habitat maps that will underpin future marine resource management decisions. The program was made possible through funds provided by the INPEX-led Ichthys LNG Project to Northern Territory Government Department of Land Resource Management, and co-investment from Geoscience Australia and Australian Institute of Marine Science. The specific objectives of the Outer Darwin Harbour Marine Survey GA0351/SOL6187 were to:

Obtain high resolution geophysical (bathymetry) data for outer Darwin Harbour, including Shoal Bay;
Characterise substrates (acoustic backscatter properties, grainsize, sediment chemistry) for outer Darwin Harbour, including Shoal Bay; and
Collect tidal data for the survey area.

Data acquired during the survey included: 720 km2 multibeam sonar bathymetry and acoustic backscatter; 96 sampling stations collecting seabed sediments, underwater photography and video imagery and oceanographic information including tidal data and 54 sound velocity profiles.

Tags: Earth Sciences, GA Publication, NT, Published_External, Record, backscatter, coastal waters, geochemistry, marine, marine biodiversity, multibeam, sedimentology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Notes on samples of limestone from the Nullabor Plains, South Australia

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.

Tags: AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Foundations Administration Building

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.

Tags: AU-ACT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, infrastructure
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Dam sites in the Upper Cotter valley between Bushrangers and Collins Creeks

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.

Tags: AU-ACT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, infrastructure
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on the Crystal King mine, Tallangalook, near Mansfield, Victoria

The presence of quartz crystals in one of the dumps of an old gold mine, known as Black Charlie's mine, in the Strathbogie Ranges led to the re-opening of part of the workings in the search for crystal suitable for piezo-electrical applications. To date the search has met with success, and has resulted in the recovery of crystals from the old workings and the discovery of a second crystal deposit nearby. The mine, now named the Crystal King mine, was visited by the writer on 9th December, 1944, and again on 22nd January, 1945. The general geology, economic geology, and production capabilities of the deposits are discussed in this report.

Tags: AU-VIC, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary report on geophysical investigations, Burdekin River Bridge site

For nearly nine months of the year the river proper is confined to a narrow channel two to three hundred feet wide. During the remainder of the year, however, the river is subject to periodical floodings resulting from heavy tropical rain on its water-shed and for periods of a week of more at a time the low level bridge is covered by flood water. The dislocation of rail traffic which results from these periodical floodings has been a matter of serious concern to the Queensland authorities for many years and a decision was made to construct a high level rail and road bridge to replace the existing structure. Construction was commenced, but before it proceeded far, it was considered desirable that the depth of the bedrock, previously examined, should be established without doubt. In view of the uncertainty of the depth to be drilled and the very considerable difficulty in drilling through alternating layers of drift sand and boulder wash, a request was made by the Co-ordinator General of Public works for Queensland for a geophysical investigation of the site. A survey was carried out by the geophysical section of the Commonwealth Bureau of Mineral Resources during August and September, 1947. The investigation of the results is far from complete but the seismic method gave such concise results that this preliminary statement is justified. Geology, geophysical methods, results, interpretation, and testing are discussed in this report.

Tags: AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geophysics, Published_External, Record, geology, geophysics, infrastructure, water
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Microscopic examination of samples from bore No 3825 on EW Langbien's property, Bullaroon station, Bourke, New South Wales

Langbien's Bore is situated about 12 miles south-east of W.R. Johnston's Bore previously reported upon. The samples examined are from a depth of 50 feet down to 450 feet.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Marine Seismic Survey Shape and Kml Files - 2014 Version

Geoscience Australia is releasing its 2014 version of the Marine Seismic Surveys Shape and Kml files. These files have been updated to include recent openfile surveys. The spatial files have been created from a cleansed, updated collection of p190 navigation files. This navigation collection has grown from the checking of navigation submitted to the GA Repository under the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Regulations, checking of the 2003 SNIP navigation files and the digitisation of old survey track maps as required. Soon the individual p190 files will be available for download through the new NOPIMS delivery system. The collection is based on P190 navigation files which follows the UKOOA standard. Extensive industry standard metadata associated with a seismic survey is preserved in the attribute tables of these datasets. 
The shapefiles have been categorised into 3D exploration, 2D exploration and 2D investigative seismic files. All marine surveys undertaken by Geoscience Australia for exploration or investigative purposes have been included in the collection. Geoscience Australia (email - AusGeodata@ga.gov.au) appreciates being notified of any errors found in the navigation collection.
The data is available in both KML and Shape file formats.
The KML file can be viewed using a range of applications including Google Earth, NASA WorldWind, ESRI ArcGIS Explorer, Adobe PhotoShop, AutoCAD3D or any other earth browser (geobrowser) that accepts KML formatted data.
Alternatively the Shape files can be downloaded and viewed using any application that supports shape files.
Disclaimer: Geoscience Australia gives no warranty regarding the data downloads provided herein nor the data's accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability for any particular purpose. Geoscience Australia disclaims all other liability for all loss, damages, expense and costs incurred by any person as a result of relying on the information in the data downloads.

Tags: AU, Earth Sciences, GIS Dataset, National, Published_External, marine
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
The heavy mineral deposits of the east coast of Australia

The most important known deposits of what are commonly referred to as the beach sand minerals are situated along the most easterly part of the Australian coast. The geographical distribution, physiography, formation, origin, composition, and reserves of heavy minerals along the east coast are discussed in this report.

Tags: AU-NSW, AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, mineralogy, minerals
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on the geology of the Rum Jungle uranium-bearing area, Northern Territory

During the period 10th October to 15th November 1950, the writer visited the Rum Jungle area in order to direct the local and regional geological mapping, with a view to establishing the geological relationship between the various prospects, the manner of occurrence of the ore bodies, and if possible the control of mineralisation. Owing to the short time available for the field work, the present report must be regarded as a critical preliminary study of the area to aid future planning, rather than a complete investigation. Only the broader aspects of mineralisation are dealt with in this report.

Tags: AU-NT, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, mineral deposits, minerals
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Reconnaissance survey of dam site at Geehi, Swamp Plain River, New South Wales

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.

Tags: AU-NSW, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, infrastructure
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Micropalaeontological examination of samples from the Consolidated School bore (MA21/4) - Murrayville Township, Parish of Danyo, County of Weeah, Victoria

This report describes the results of a micropalaeontological examination of samples taken from a depth of 0 to 452 feet.

Tags: AU-VIC, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, palaeontology, stratigraphy
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Preliminary notes on a microfauna from the Lower Cretaceous deposits in the Great Artesian Basin

Sediments of Lower Cretaceous age are widely distributed in Queensland, northern New South Wales and northern South Australia. Their distribution is closely linked with the Great Artesian Basin, which covers an area exceeding 500,000 square miles. Many bores have been put down in this Basin to tap the aquifers which are present in the Jurassic rocks underlying the Cretaceous. Much material remains to be examined and a full report will be prepared after the examinations have been completed. This report comprises notes on the source of microfossil material, notes on the microfauna, a list of localities, and a distribution list of foraminifera. A map of the localities from which samples have been examined is included.

Tags: AU-NSW, AU-QLD, AU-SA, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, geology, palaeontology
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data
Report on bauxite investigation at Kingaroy, Queensland, Australian Aluminium Production Commission

Following the recommendations of an earlier investigation, a visit was arranged in June, 1947, to inspect the deposits near Hampton, at Toowoomba, and in the South Burnett District. As a result of this inspection it was decided to start a testing campaign on Portion 194v, Wooroolin and to follow this work by testing in the vicinity of Portion 206v. The method to be employed and scope of any further work was to be modified in the light of experience gained at the first two areas, called Kingaroy No. 1 and Kingaroy No. 2 respectively. The geology of the area, methods of testing, and the nature of the laterite are described in this report. A comparison of the results of searches by the Queensland Geological Survey and by the Australian Aluminium Production Company is given. Accompanying plans are included.

Tags: AU-QLD, GA Publication, Geology, Published_External, Record, mineral deposits, mineral exploration
Organization: Geoscience Australia Data