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RB 37/00018 Clarendon Dam Project - Geology of the reservoir area.
The Onkaparinga River, the largest watercourse draining the Mount Lofty Ranges from the east, south-east and south of Adelaide, already provides water for two reservoirs supplying the Metropolitan Area of Adelaide. These are Happy Valley Reservoir...-
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Published: 12 Feb 1954
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RB 60/00059 Report on Morialta quartzite deposit.
A geological investigation of a deposit of Stonyfell Quartzite has been carried out. One subunit appears to be a suitable source of civil engineering construction aggregate. An area in which quarrying could be commenced is suggested.-
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Published: 18 Mar 1965
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RB 87/00098 Geophysical appraisal of the Echunga district with reference to mineralisation within the Middle-Late Proterozoic rocks.
The diamond and base metal potential is appraised based on recent company exploration for gold and diamond bearing kimberlites, with special reference to regional stratigraphy, tectonic structures based on the Echunga detailed low level aeromagnetic...-
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Published: 01 Aug 1987
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RB 79/00030 Geology of the Riverview quartzite quarry, sections 38, 5394, Hd of Yatala. Private Mine 31 (The Readymix Group SA).
Quartzites and sandstones in the Stonyfell Quartzite formation of the Adelaide System are quarried by the Readymix Group (S.A.) at Riverview quarry, 14 km north-east of Adelaide. Inferred geological reserves above the level of the nearby River Torrens...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1981
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RB 79/00063 Geology of the Eagle quartzite quarry.
Quartzite and sandstone of the Stonyfell Quartzite formation of the Burra Group are quarried by Quarry Industries Ltd at Eagle Quarry, located in the Adelaide Hills less than 10 km from the Adelaide GPO. The deposit is fault bounded to the west and...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1981
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RB 99/00001 Mount Lofty Ranges groundwater assessment. Piccadilly Valley.
A water balance study of the Piccadilly Valley has indicated that almost 20% of annual rainfall, amounting to 2000 ML, recharges the fractured rock aquifers. The current usage of about 1200 ML represents just under 60% of this annual recharge. Total...-
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Published: 01 Jan 1999
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RB 99/00019 Mount Lofty Ranges groundwater assessment - Portions of Torrens Rural Catchment.
The Torrens Rural Catchment can be divided into three zones where groundwater extraction from fractured rock aquifers is significant - the Fourth and Sixth Creek catchments, and the Birdwood - Gumeracha area. The Fourth Creek Catchment, which is...-
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Published: 31 Dec 1899
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Almanda mine area. Progress reports for the period 17/6/1971 to 17/3/1972.
Geochemical orientation sampling was conducted over old surface workings at the historic Almanda mine to ascertain the most suitable pathfinder element for defining any remaining mineralisation. One diamond drillhole (having 65 degrees inclination on...-
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SADME/Amdel Project 4/321/1 : amelioration of [the visual environmental impact of] quarry faces [in the Adelaide Hills Face Zone]. Investigation Phases 1 and 2 : progress and final reports for the period 13/8/1975 to 6/4/1981.
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RB 00545 Reconnaissance survey for location of alternative quarry sites between Hallett Cove and the Torrens River.
Arkosic quartzites of Pre Cambrian age contained in the Torrensian, Sturtian and Marinoan series occur in the Adelaide Hills. The largest deposits are in the Torrension series, in which several alternative quarry sites have been located. Adequate...-
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Published: 31 Jan 1900
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RB 00799 Stonyfell and Greenhill Quarries.
Investigations into the future development of the Stonyfell and Greenhill quarries have involved detailed geological mapping and the study of future market trends. Geological factors have been shown to affect the quality of stone present within the...-
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Published: 01 Nov 1900
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RB 00527 Quarrying in the metropolitan area.
With a view to conserving supplies of stone and developing them in the best interests of the State, a review has been made of the resources in the Adelaide metropolitan area. In this report recommendations are made for the introduction of legislation...-
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Published: 01 Mar 1900
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RB 2010/00019 Hardrock extractive minerals for metropolitan Adelaide - strategic review. [Summary version]
The purpose of the project is to provide essential data on the hardrock extractive (construction material) resources supplying the Adelaide metropolitan area, in order to be able to: - Critically examine current hardrock supplies and resources and how...-
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Published: 01 Oct 2010
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Lobethal. Progress reports to licence full surrender, for the period 12/1/1981 to 11/7/1981.
Gravel and stream sediment bulk sampling carried out at 83 sites in the upper Onkaparinga River Valley area (1660 kg processed for heavy mineral analysis and kimberlite indicator mineral determinations) has given no encouragement to the local Adelaide...-
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