A Compilation of Place Names and Their Histories in Tasmania
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Groundwater, Mineral Resources and Land Stability in the Tasman Peninsula. 1. Groundwater from Fractured Rocks
1979/3. Groundwater, mineral resources and land stability in the Tasman Peninsula. W.C. Cromer, R.C. Donaldson P. C. Stevenson V.N. Threader Abstract Groundwater prospects, mineral deposits and land stability are discussed to provide information for a planning study of the Tasman Peninsula. INTRODUCTION This report was written at the request of the Commissioner for Town and Country Planning, and is the result of a map compilation, a search of records and field work during the period 20 - 24 November 1978. 1. Groundwater from fractured rocks P.C. Stevenson The amoun~ of water that may be obtained from the hard rocks of the Peninsula by boreholes is controlled by the composition and conditions of weathering and fracture. The amount of direct information is limited because only eight bore holes have been recorded, all at Koonya, Premaydena or Nubeena, but exper ience in other parts of the State enable some general comments to be made. The geology of the Peninsula is shown in Figure 1. The Jurassic dolerite, which forms many of the most rugged and remote parts of the Peninsula, has not been drilled for water but is regarded throughout Tasmania as an extremely poor prospect; very hard to drill, almost always dry and where water exists it is hard and saline. It cannot be recommended. The Permian mudstone and fine-grained sandstone have not been drilled in the Peninsula, but elsewhere are reliable producers of good quality groundwater. yields of 20 to 150 l/min and qualities of 200 - 600 mg/l of total dissolved solids are usual. -
February 2021
Monthly Weather Review Australia February 2021 The Monthly Weather Review - Australia is produced by the Bureau of Meteorology to provide a concise but informative overview of the temperatures, rainfall and significant weather events in Australia for the month. To keep the Monthly Weather Review as timely as possible, much of the information is based on electronic reports. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of these reports, the results can be considered only preliminary until complete quality control procedures have been carried out. Any major discrepancies will be noted in later issues. We are keen to ensure that the Monthly Weather Review is appropriate to its readers' needs. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact us: Bureau of Meteorology GPO Box 1289 Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia [email protected] www.bom.gov.au Units of measurement Except where noted, temperature is given in degrees Celsius (°C), rainfall in millimetres (mm), and wind speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). Observation times and periods Each station in Australia makes its main observation for the day at 9 am local time. At this time, the precipitation over the past 24 hours is determined, and maximum and minimum thermometers are also read and reset. In this publication, the following conventions are used for assigning dates to the observations made: Maximum temperatures are for the 24 hours from 9 am on the date mentioned. They normally occur in the afternoon of that day. Minimum temperatures are for the 24 hours to 9 am on the date mentioned. They normally occur in the early morning of that day. -
Annual Report
2010/11 ANNUAL REPORT Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources COVER IMAGE: NEW BRIDGE FOR ULVERSTONE Ulverstone’s new Leven River Bridge sits alongside the old bridge as construction nears completion. Work began on the new bridge in March 2010 and it was opened to two lanes of traffic in July 2011. The old bridge was scheduled for demolition by September 2011. The new bridge will form a significant architectural feature and focal point for the Ulverstone Wharf redevelopment. October 2011 Hon David O’Byrne, MP Minister for Infrastructure Parliament House HOBART 7000 Hon Bryan Green, MP Minister for Energy and Resources Minister for Racing Parliament House HOBART 7000 Hon Nick McKim, MP Minister for Sustainable Transport Parliament House HOBART 7000 Dear Ministers In accordance with Section 36 of the State Service Act 2000 and Section 27 of the Financial Management and Audit Act 1990, I am pleased to submit for your information and presentation to Parliament, the Annual Report of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources for the year ended 30 June 2011. The Financial Statements and the certificate of the Auditor-General are included. The Annual Report of the Director of Energy Planning, required under Section 13 of the Energy Coordination and Planning Act 1995; the Report and Financial Statements of the Abt Railway Ministerial Corporation, required under Section 31 of the Abt Railway Development Act 1999; and the Annual Report of the Rail Safety Regulator, required under Section 149 of the Rail Safety Act 2009, are -
Flinders Island Tourism and Business Inc. /Visitflindersisland
Flinders Island Tourism and Business Inc. www.visitflindersisland.com.au /visitflindersisland @visitflindersisland A submission to the Rural & Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee The operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural, regional and remote communities with particular reference to: Background The Furneaux Islands consist of 52 islands with Cape Barren and Flinders Island being the largest. The local Government resident population at the 2016 census was 906 and rose 16 % between the last two censuses. The Flinders Island Tourism & Business Inc. (FITBI)represents 70 members across retail, tourism, fishing and agriculture. It plays a key role in developing the visitor economy through marketing to potential visitors as well as attracting residents to the island. In 2016, FITBI launched a four-year marketing program. The Flinders Island Airport at Whitemark is the gateway to the island. It has been owned by the Flinders Council since hand over by the Commonwealth Government in the early 1990’s. Being a remote a community the airport is a critical to the island from a social and economic point of view. It’s the key connection to Tasmania (Launceston) and Victoria. The local residents must use air transport be that for health or family reasons. The high cost of the air service impacts on the cost of living as well as discouraging visitors to visit the island. It is particularly hard for low income families. The only access via sea is with the barge, Matthew Flinders 11, operated by Furneaux Freight out of Bridport. This vessel has very basic facilities for passengers and takes 8hours one way. -
An Investigation Into Factors Affecting Breeding Success in The
An investigation into factors affecting breeding success in the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) Tracey Catherine Russell Faculty of Science School of Life and Environmental Science The University of Sydney Australia A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2018 Faculty of Science The University of Sydney Table of Contents Table of Figures ............................................................................................................ viii Table of Tables ................................................................................................................. x Acknowledgements .........................................................................................................xi Chapter Acknowledgements .......................................................................................... xii Abbreviations ................................................................................................................. xv An investigation into factors affecting breeding success in the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) .................................................................................................. xvii Abstract ....................................................................................................................... xvii 1 Chapter One: Introduction and literature review .............................................. 1 1.1 Devil Life History ................................................................................................... -
Un.. I O,3¥I 63- 83 PHYSIOGRAPHY of ~ASMANIA 63 1 • Chief Physiographic Units
un.. I o,3¥i 63- 83 PHYSIOGRAPHY OF ~ASMANIA 63 1 • Chief Physiographic Units 1 • The Central Plateau 11. The Southern Highlands, 111. The Ben Lomond Highlands lV. The North Western Peneplain V. The Eastern Peneplain Vl. The Western Coastal Plain V11. The Launceston Terti~ry Basin Vl11. The Northern Coastal Tract. 2. Coastal Physiography. 1. Features due to Submergence 11. Emergence 111. Coastal Faulting lV. Erosion V. Deposition 3. River systems. 1. General Description 11. Development Ill. Rejuvenation lV. Capture V. Relation of Valleys to Glacial Features. 4. Lakes. 5. Glacial P&ysiographic Features. 6. Evolution of the Topography. 1. Geological Structure as affecting the Evolution of the Topography. 11. Cycles of Erosion 111. Correlation of the Physiographic Units with the Cycles of Erosion. lV. Age of the North-Western and Eastern Peneplain. V. Bass Strait. Vl. General Sequence of Events in the Evolution of the Present Physiography. 1. CHIEF PHYSIOGRAPHIC UNITS The chief physiographic units of Tasmania are 1 • The Central Plateau 2. The Southern Highlands 3. The Ben Lomond Highlands 4. The North-western Peneplain, 5. The Eastern Peneplain 6. The Western Coastal Plain 7. The Launceston Tertiary Plain 8. The Northern Coastal Tract. 1. The Central Plateau occupies the central portion of the State. The surface is not uniformly level but ranges in height from 2500 to 5000 feet above the sea. The general slope is to the south especially of the eastern half, which corresponds to the drainage being effected by south flowing streams. The western boundary is represented by the West Coast Range which presents a steep face to the west. -