125 Years of Discovery
A Celebration of SA Government Geology
History of the Geological Survey
Articles celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Geological Survey of South Australia have been published in the MESA Journal:
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125 Years of the Geological Survey of South Australia (.pdf)
MESA Journal 46: the beginnings of SA Government Geology and how it has progressed in the 125 years from 1882 to 2008
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125 years of the Geological Survey of South Australia: initiatives (.pdf)
MESA Journal 47: exploration initiatives that helped generate first-class information for industry, academia and the public and maintained the government geologists at the forefront of exploration
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125 years of the Geological Survey of South Australia: timeline (.pdf)
MESA Journal 49: timeline identifying significant events and trends in the Geological Survey's work
More about the MESA Journal, available online or on subscription.
History of Petroleum Exploration
The remarkable history of South Australia's petroleum exploration is outlined in writings of B.J. O'Neil.
The indepth history, along with some nostalgic photographs, help piece together the story of the last 125 years of SA Government Geology.
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History of Exploration in the Otway Basin (.pdf 1.4MB) (by P.J. Boult)
125 Years of Discovery Gala Dinner
On the evening of Saturday 7 June 2008, Minerals and Energy Resources SA hosted a Gala Dinner to celebrate the achievements of current staff, past staff and key figures in the mining and exploration industry.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Mike Smithson, award winning TV and newspaper journalist with experience as a foreign correspondent, news reporter and political reporter.
Dr Deane Hutton, Adelaide University graduate and well-known speaker on science, space, the internet, the future and communication was the guest speaker.
'The next 125 years for South Australia and the minerals industry' was the topic for discussion by the panel, including Professor Ian Plimer (University of Adelaide), Dr Suzanne Miller (SA Museum) and Dr Paul Heithersay (Executive Director, PIRSA Minerals and Energy).
The art and memorabilia exhibition reflecting the artist's impressions of or feeling for the South Australian landscape attracted numerous excellent entries. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (opens in new window).
Records of the event
If you would like to obtain a DVD with photographs taken at the gala dinner, the presentation showing during the evening and the Timeline poster contact Annemarie Williamson.
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