Corporate Body

Earth Sciences History Group (1984 - )

Geological Society of Australia

From
1984
Functions
History of geology and Learned society

Summary

The Earth Sciences History Group of the Geological Society of Australia was founded in 1984 to foster interest and research in earth sciences of the Australasian region. This included the evolution of earth science philosophy and research; biographical studies; history of earth sciences institutions; and the preservation of relevant records and historical sites. Membership is open to anyone interested in the history of earth sciences. The Group organises conferences and publishes a newsletter. In addition the Group's web site includes biographical notes on prominent Australian geologists in its Australian Geology Hall of Fame. The Tom Vallance Medal has been awarded by the Group since 2011 to recognise significant contributions to researching and documenting people, places and events of historical importance to the history of Australian geology.

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"... the rengitj, as a visible mark or imprint on the land, is characterised as a place of origin, the repository of all names, as well as a kind of mapped visual expression of the connection between people and places which is to be carried out in the temporal sequence of the journey." Fanca Tamisari (1998) 'Body, Vision and Movement: In the footprints of the ancestors'. Oceania 68(4) p260