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RB 36/00104 Hydrology of the Lower South-East.
Report presents results of the first regional hydrogeological survey of the Lower South-East area of South Australia, aimed at providing guidelines for optimising groundwater prospecting, use and protection during the period of strong urban,...-
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Published: 27 Jun 1953
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RB 84/00084 Kongorong groundwater pollution investigation.
An SA government investigation has been undertaken to determine the extent of groundwater pollution resulting from the waste disposal practices used at the now abandoned Kongorong cheese factory. During the period 1924 to 1971, liquid effluent from...-
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Published: 01 Oct 1984
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RB 77/00021 Disposal of effluent at Kraft cheese factory, Mil Lel, Mount Gambier. Progress report no. 1 to June 1976.
A monitoring programme has been established, in a paddock immediately north of the factory, to ascertain the effect of sprinkler disposal of partly treated factory effluent on soil, herbage and groundwater.composition. The aim of the investigation is...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1977
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RB 76/00141 South-East township well surveys no. 1, Naracoorte.
A well survey was carried out in the Naracoorte Township and immediate environs in May and June 1976. 128 wells were located in the surveyed area, two thirds of these being in use, and of these, 11 were for drainage disposal. The remaining one third...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1976
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RB 98/00004 Groundwater quality investigations, Padthaway Irrigation Area. Hydrogeological appraisal of management plan. Option one: sourcing groundwater from the Naracoorte Ranges.
The main source of irrigation water in the intensely irrigated area of the Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area is groundwater extracted from the underlying unconfined aquifer. Excess irrigation water, that is, water applied to the crops but not used,...-
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Published: 20 Feb 1998
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RB 98/00032 Assessment of the groundwater impacts of various management options to mitigate the salinity increase in the Padthaway irrigation area.
An increase in groundwater salinity in parts of the Padthaway area threatens the sustainability of established irrigation developments. A number of management options to mitigate the groundwater salinity increase are being considered by State...-
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Published: 01 Oct 1998
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RB 98/00025 Hydrochemistry of groundwaters in the South Australian-Victorian Designated Area - Groundwater Border Agreement Act.
Hydrochemical data from a total of 165 bores along the 40 kilometre wide strip of the South Australian - Victorian Border Designated Area were used to provide a spatial, and temporal, hydrochemical framework of the groundwaters from the three main...-
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Published: 01 Jun 1998
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RB 95/00022 Five year technical review, 1991-1995 - Border (Groundwater Agreement) Act, 1985.
The Groundwater (Border Agreement) Act of 1985 legislated to provide a framework for the joint management of groundwater resources within a 40 km wide strip along the length of the South Australian and Victorian Border, which is referred to as the...-
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Published: 01 Jun 1995
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RB 96/00044 Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area groundwater status report.
The Padthaway Formation and Bridgewater Formation aquifers provide a high quality groundwater resource in the Padthaway Proclaimed Wells Area (PWA). The resource supports an irrigated agriculture and horticulture industry. Irrigation is concentrated...-
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Published: 01 Apr 1997
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RI 048 The Hydrogeology of the Mount Gambier Area
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RB 69/00063 South-East water resources hydrogeological progress report no. 4. Test area 1. Results of geological and geophysical investigations July 1969.
Investigations have been carried out in the first test area of the South East Water Resources Investigation. Drilling by Rotary and Cable Tool methods up to 555 feet deep has shown a near horizontal sequence of bedded limestones. The cable tool method...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1969
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RB 69/00063 South-East water resources hydrogeological progress report no. 4. Test area 1. Results of geological and geophysical investigations July 1969.
Investigations have been carried out in the first test area of the South East Water Resources Investigation. Drilling by Rotary and Cable Tool methods up to 555 feet deep has shown a near horizontal sequence of bedded limestones. The cable tool method...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1969
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RB 66/00022 Groundwater supplies at Keith and its surroundings, progress report no. 5, Hd Stirling - EWS Department.
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Published: 01 Jan 1968
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RB 66/00065 Groundwater supplies for Bordertown, progress report no. 1, Hd Wirrega - EWS Department.
On 17th January, 1968, the E. & W.S. Department requested an investigation to ascertain the best location for additional bores to augment supplies to consumers in Bordertown, The supply is obtained at present from three boreholes fitted with pumps...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1970
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RB 71/00153 South-East water resources investigation test area 1. Progress report no. 5 to April 1971. Counties Grey and Robe.
In 1969, a program of hydrogeological investigation was carried out in Test Area 1 as part of the South East Water Resources Investigation. The results were described in a report by Harris (1969). Since that time there has been:- (a) a monitoring...-
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Published: 24 Sep 1971
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RB 72/00064 Completion report and pump test, Tarpeena town water supply bore no. 1, town lot 127 Hd Mingbool - EWS Department.
Following discussion between this Department's Resident Geologist at Naracoorte and the E. & W.S. Department's Regional Engineer, Southern, a request was received from the latter Department in a letter dated 12th July, 1971, to sink and pump test...-
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Published: 19 Apr 1972
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RB 73/00121 Report on a salinity survey, northeast of the township of Robe for the EWS Department.
During the 1972-73 holiday season, a shortage of water was experienced in the township of Robe due to the in-flux of a large number of tourists. In response to a request from the Engineering and Water Supply Department, the Mines Department carried...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1973
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RB 72/00206 Summary of the hydrogeology of the South-East Province.
Groundwater of the South East province forms one of the most important water resources of the State. All towns south of Keith and, indeed, most towns in the Murray and Otway Basins rely on groundwater for their supplies. Therefore it is important that...-
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Published: 06 Nov 1972
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RB 73/00152 Contamination of groundwater in the Mount Gambier area.
As.part of a survey-of possible pollution of groundwater In the vicinity of the city of Mount Gambier, water samples from 242 bores and 14 springs, and sinkholes were taken in later 1972, Examination of analytical results shows that nitrate is the...-
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Published: 22 Jun 1973
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RB 61/00105 Pump test results and analyses of Gambier Limestone aquifer, secn 22 Hd Hindmarsh, military sheet Millicent - Apcel Ltd.
A supply of some 7.1 cusecs or 160 000 gallons per hour of groundwater is required for the increase in production of paper. In order to obtain this water supply, four 10 inch diameter boreholes Nos. 7 to 10 were drilled. They are located at 1060 feet...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1965
