MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

MS 216

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF GEOSCIENTISTS

The Australian Institute of Geoscientists was incorporated on 20 October 1981. Its formation was at the instigation of the Geological Society of Australia, filling the need for a national Professional Organisation. Dr A.F. Trendall (GSA president), C.L. Adamson and K. Warner headed committees leading to its formation from 1970-1980.

Documents from the estate of Colin L. Adamson (past president of AIG) via Greg Adamson

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1 Documents of formation: A Short History of AIG Formation by C. Adamson; Minutes of first Council meeting 1981; Memorandum of Association 1980; Reports to the Geological Society of Australia Council re: AIG formation 1976, 1978, 1980; Council minutes of the Geological Society of Australia re: formation of the AIG 1969-1981; Correspondence 1980

2 Professional and Legislation Committee (GSA) correspondence re: formation of a Professional Organisation 1977-1979

3 AGM Minutes 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987

4 Council Minutes 1983-1988

5 Membership lists 1981-1988

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1 Documents and correspondence relating to the formation of a professional organisation 1970s

2 Further documents relating to the formation of the Institute – notes and drafts 1970s

3 New South Wales Mining Act and Regulations 1973-1978

4 Legislation Committee correspondence 1980 and notes on the Mining Act, 1979

5 Draft submissions for amendments to the New South Wales Mining Act, Ad Hoc Committee of Mining Industry Representatives 1974

6 Papers and notes concerning the Mining Act 1973, photocopies of the Bill for amendment to the Mining Act, 1975

7 Australian Mining Industry Council papers 1973-1975

8 Documents concerning amendments to the Mining Act 1973 (1974-1975)

9 Australian Mining Industry Council Mining Legislation Committee memoranda and correspondence 1975-1977

10 Third Australian Geological Convention Townsville August 28-31 1978: Abstract and Programmes, Excursions Handbook

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