Note on the oil possibilities of the North-West Basin and the Desert Basin

Created 17/10/2025

Updated 17/10/2025

A visit of one month was paid by the writer to the North-West Basin and the Fitzroy area of the Desert Basin. It is largely due to the careful planning of the excursions by the Senior Geologists in charge that a coherent picture of the stratigraphical and tectonical conditions was obtained within the comparatively short time at disposal. This note contains a few remarks on the stratigraphy and tectonics of both areas in connection with oil prospects.

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Title Note on the oil possibilities of the North-West Basin and the Desert Basin
Language eng
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Reference Period 20/04/2018
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