SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2006 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CAMBRIAN STAGE SUBDIVISION WORKING GROUP INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON CAMBRIAN STRATIGRAPHY August 14–24, 2006 South Australia SECOND CIRCULAR The 11th Field Conference of the Cambrian Stage Subdivision Working Group will be held in South Australia from August 14–24, 2006. There were about 40 replies to the first circular. It is planned to limit the number of participants to 28 plus the excursion leaders. Organising committee Jim Jago, University of South Australia Elinor Alexander, Primary Industry and Resources, South Australia Glenn Brock, Macquarie University Barry Cooper, Primary Industry and Resources, South Australia Robert Dart, University of Adelaide Margaret Fuller, South Australian Museum Colin Gatehouse, Consulting geologist Jim Gehling, South Australian Museum John Laurie, Geoscience Australia John Paterson, Macquarie University Zang Wenlong, Primary Industry and Resources, South Australia Meeting language: All oral presentations, abstracts and posters will be presented in English Abstracts: Papers on any aspect of the Cambrian are welcome. Abstracts of oral presentations and posters should be sent to Jim Jago by email at [email protected] no later than June 1, 2006. Oral presentations will comprise 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions. Data projectors and overhead projectors will be available for speakers. Publications: A field trip guidebook and an abstracts volume will be provided to all participants. Conference participants are invited to submit their conference presentations (oral or poster) for publication in a special issue of the Memoir series of the Australasian Association of Palaeontologists. The deadline for submission of such manuscripts is December 1, 2006. Manuscripts must be prepared in English following the “Instructions to Authors” as per the attachment accompanying this email. All papers will be peer reviewed. These manuscripts should be sent to Dr J. R. Laurie either at [email protected] or Petroleum and Marine Division, Geoscience Australia, GPO Box 378, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Program: Day 1. (Monday August 14)—Arrive in Adelaide. Overnight Adelaide Day 2. (Tuesday August 15)—Cambrian south of Adelaide. Overnight Adelaide Day 3 (Wednesday August 16)—Kangaroo Island. Overnight Adelaide Day 4 (Thursday August 17)—Plenary session with papers. Overnight Adelaide Day 5 (Friday August 18)—Drive to Flinders Ranges. Overnight at “Merna Mora” station Day 6 (Saturday August 19)—Elder Range, Mernmerna Syncline. Overnight at “Merna Mora” station. ISCS meeting/workshop in the evening to discuss ISCS affairs and subdivision of Cambrian Series 1 and 2. Day 7 (Sunday August 20)—partly tourism, Brachina Geological Trail, including the Ediacaran GSSP site. Overnight Leigh Creek Day 8 (Monday August 21)—Mt Scott Range, Ajax Mine. Overnight Leigh Creek. Plenary session in the evening. Day 9 (Tuesday August 22)—Blinman, Wirrealpa area. Overnight Leigh Creek Day 10 (Wednesday August 23) Return to Adelaide. Overnight Adelaide Day 11. (Thursday August 24). Departure Registration fee: A$1850 (10% GST inclusive). This covers all the accommodation, most meals, transport, field trip guide book, abstracts volume and the Memoir of the Australasian Association of Palaeontologists to be published as a result of the conference. Accommodation will be shared with 2 people per room in Adelaide, 3 to 4 people per unit at “Merna Mora” and between 2 and 5 people per unit/cabin at Leigh Creek. Important dates: June 1, 2006: Deadline for registration and payment of registration fee. June 1, 2006: Deadline for receipt of Abstracts December 1, 2006: Deadline for receipt of manuscripts for AAP Memoir General Information The Adelaide area (including Kangaroo Island) has cool wet winters. In August, maximum temperatures will be generally in the range of 13°C to 18°C with minimum temperatures down to about 4°C. There is every possibility of rain, so some form of waterproof jacket is required. The ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island takes one hour and may be rough; if you are prone to seasickness then suitable measures should be taken. We will be visiting the central and northern Flinders Ranges, a semiarid upland, about 500km north of Adelaide with a total population of about 1000. The area is fairly isolated; public transport is very limited and in places non-existent. The main towns are Leigh Creek (population 600) and Hawker (250). In places the scenery is spectacular and the wildlife abundant. The weather is usually very pleasant with temperatures normally between 6°C and 22°C. We will be unlucky to encounter rain, but it is certainly possible. Even at 20°C your skin will burn within an hour; a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent are essential. Good footwear is essential. Most field stops will require some walking with distances of up to 3km. At one or two localities there will be moderately steep slopes where care must be taken. The principal hazards are loose rocks. Snakes exist but are rarely seen in winter. All participants should carry any personal medication, their own personal first aid kit and have some form of personal health insurance. Conference Sponsors: International Subcommission on Cambrian Stratigraphy Geological Society of Australia School of Natural and Built Environments, University of South Australia Department of Primary Industry and Resources, South Australia Beach Petroleum Limited Please send all correspondence (preferably by email) to: Jim Jago School of Natural and Built Environments University of South Australia Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Phone: +61-8-83023113 Fax: +61-8-83025082 Email: [email protected] SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2006 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CAMBRIAN STAGE SUBDIVISION WORKING GROUP INTERNATIONAL SUBCOMMISSION ON CAMBRIAN STRATIGRAPHY REGISTRATION Neame Address Phone Fax Email I am planning to present: [ ] talk and/or [ ] poster Authors Title Registration fee: A$1850 (including 10% GST inclusive). Payment should be made before June 1, 2006 international bank draft (made out to “Geological Society of Australia”) OR credit card payment: Card number Expiry Card name Signature Please send all correspondence (preferably by email) to: Jim Jago School of Natural and Built Environments University of South Australia Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia Phone: +61-8-83023113 Fax: +61-8-83025082 Email: [email protected] .