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Processing [including prior thin section examination] of 135 rock samples from the Musgrave Block to determine their suitability for undergoing K-Ar and Rb-Sr radiometric dating, and a discussion of subsequent dating results.
Report presents the basic data and geochronological age interpretations for 89 K-Ar and 64 Rb-Sr isotopic analyses, made on metamorphic, granitic and volcanic rock samples derived from parts of the Musgrave Block visited by SADME geologists between...-
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Published: 13 Mar 1984
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South Australian geological field [guides] and excursion guides.
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RB 38/00076 Explanatory Notes for the ALBERGA 1:250 000 geological map.
The Alberga 4 mile Military Sheet, situated in the north-west of South Australia is bounded by latitudes 26° and 27°S and longitudes 132° and 133° 30'E. It embodies the following 1 miles sheets - Giles, Ernabella, Indulkana, Kenmore, Alcurra,...-
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Published: 27 Apr 1955
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RB 39/00005 Reconnaissance geological survey of the Mann Tomkinson areas.
The Mann and Tomkinson Ras. are situated in the extreme north west of the state and approximately 400 miles WNW of Oodnadatta. The area includes portion of the native reserve. A rapid geological survey was carried out in late August 1953 when the...-
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Published: 14 Jan 1955
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RB 53/00179 Geology of the ALBERGA 4-mile military sheet. Explanation of the geological map.
The Alberga 4-mile military sheet, situated in the far northeast of the State is bounded by 132° to 133°. E longitude and 26° to 27° S latitude. It embodies the following 1 mile sheets: Giles, Eranbella, Indulkana, Kenmore, Alourra, Moorilyanna,...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1963
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RB 53/00010 Notes on the geology of the North West Province and adjoining areas.
Evidence is advanced for the existence of a major orogeny in Late Archaean time, in which an east to west geanticlinal belt was upthrust and the Giles Complex of basic rocks emplaced beneath a volcanic cover on the southern flank of the geanticline.-
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Published: 01 Jan 1961
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RB 42/00023 Gravity and magnetic traverses in the far northwest of South Australia.
Almost six weeks were spent with the Far North-West party at Granite Downs Station in conducting magnetic and gravity traverses. Work was curtailed before sufficient results could be obtained for an accurate picture of subsurface structure. Gravity...-
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Published: 08 Feb 1954
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RB 86/00026 1:250 000 Geological Series - Explanatory Notes, ABMINGA, South Australia.
ABMINGA lies on the eastern edge of the Musgrave Block, which consists of Early to Middle Proterozoic gneisses and granites, intruded by dolerite dykes. A small area of folded and faulted Adelaidean and Cambrian sediments lies in the SW corner....-
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Published: 01 Apr 1986
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RB 86/00074 Stuart Highway groundwater investigations geophysics Tarcoonyinna Creek to NT border.
In the search for groundwater over 90 km, 11 potential sites were selected on geological grounds. The Transient EM (TEM) surveys assessed ground resistivity, initially over 2 pre-drilled test areas. Of the other 9 areas, 6 showed favourable...-
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Published: 01 Sep 1986
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RB 77/00144 Chrysoprase and moss agate deposits Mount Davies area, North West Province. Report no. 2.
Report criticises the methods, presentation and conclusions of a non-professional chrysoprase mining feasibility study prepared for the Commonwealth Government Opposition by parliamentary advisor J.P. West.-
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Published: 13 Dec 1977
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RB 86/00037 Field Geology Club of South Australia Inc. Excursion notes, Musgrave Block, 25 August to 15 September 1984.
Summary of geological and tectonic evolution, geomorphology, soils, flora, fauna, history and description of 34 localities.-
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Published: 01 Jun 1986
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RB 79/00103 Interpretation of magnetic and gravity data in the Musgrave Block in South Australia.
The Musgrave Block is a large area of Precambrian crystalline basement situated in the north-western corner of South Australia, and extending into Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Geological mapping has revealed large areas of granulite...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1979
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RB 78/00037 North-West Aboriginal Reserves. Drilling programme November 1977-January 1978.
10 of 14 water wells drilled were successful.-
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Published: 01 Jan 1978
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RB 91/00103 Geology and mineral potential of the Pitjantjatjara Lands - South Australia.
The Pitjantjatjara Lands cover crystalline basement rocks of the Middle Proterozoic Musgrave Block, fringed by relatively unaltered sediments of the late Proterozoic and Palaeozoic Officer Basin, the late Palaeozoic Arckaringa Basin and the Mesozoic...-
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Published: 01 Dec 1991
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RB 98/00019 Spencer Regions strategic water management study.
The availability of adequate water supplies is crucial to future development, particularly in the arid areas of the State. Primary Industries and Resources South Australia (PIRSA), as part of the Spencer Regions Strategic Water Management Study, has...-
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Published: 01 Apr 1998
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RB 99/00022 Water wells, AP Lands, 1998. Site selection, drilling and testing.
Twenty-six sites for water wells to supply isolated homelands and small settlements were selected within the northwest Aboriginal lands of South Australia. Satellite imagery, aerial photography, viewing of the sites from a light aircraft, on-ground...-
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Published: 01 Aug 1999
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RB 97/00022 Appraisal of the water resources of the Musgrave Block, South Australia.
The area of interest divides into two groundwater environments: a Mesoproterozoic hard rock environment containing fresh water in fractures and saprolite; and a younger sedimentary environment containing more saline water in...-
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Published: 01 Mar 1997
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RB 89/00041 Re-assessment of 1000-1200 Ma ages from the Musgrave Block to the Willyama Inliers.
Ages between 1000 and 1200 Ma have been recorded from diverse rock types at 10 scattered localities outside the Musgrave Block and Ammaroodinna Inlier. All are K-Ar and Rb-Sr mineral concentrates or whole rock ages, except 1 U-Pb age on detrital...-
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Published: 01 Jul 1989
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Warrataddy Hill (part of the ABMINGA Diamond Project and the Tieyon Ni/PGM Project). Annual reports to licence expiry/full surrender, for the period 25/10/1993 to 16/3/2009.
Early work on the subject licence took place after 25/10/1993 as part of a regional search for possible shallowly buried diamondiferous kimberlites, conducted by Caldera Resources and Laura Holdings across a large tenement package which had been...-
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Marla, Alberga River and Mount Weir areas (part of the Abminga Project). Combined final report at licences' joint surrender, for the period 21/6/2006 to 2/4/2009.
A basinal region located in the vicinity of Marla and extending for approximately 75 km to the north north-east, that borders the Musgrave Province, has been explored by farminee Eromanga Uranium under a joint venture agreement with licensee Maximus...-
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