Geological Society of Australia

Geological Society of Australia

The Geological Society of Australia (GSA) was established as a non-profit organisation in 1952 to promote, advance and support earth sciences in Australia. The founding Chairperson was Edwin Sherbon Hills.

William Rowan Browne was a founder of the society and was president 1955–56. [ [http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A130317b.htm Browne, William Rowan (1884 - 1975)] at Australian Dictionary of Biography]

Publications

*"Australian Journal of Earth Science (AJES)" - official journal of the GSA, eight issues per year
*"The Australian Geologist (TAG)" - quarterly magazine that includes technical and special features, society news, conference details, regular reports, book reviews and news from Australia's geoscience sector
*"Alcheringa" - quarterly publication of the Australasian Association of Palaeontologists Specialist Group (published through Taylor & Francis)
*Geoz - the GSA's electronic bulletin

References

External links

* [http://www.gsa.org.au/ gsa.org.au] - official website of the Geological Society of Australia


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