Australia ; Cultural studies ; Economic geography ; Historical geography ; Regional geography ; Regional monograph
Short, well-illustrated monographic treatment of Australia. Main themes are: Australia as the island continent, European enclave in Oceania, irreverence for the land, and regional mosaic. - (DWG)
The geomorphology of the Napier Range, Western Australia
Australie ; Calcaire ; Fluviatile ; Géomorphologie ; Karst ; Lapiez ; Napier Range ; Roche carbonatée ; Récif ; Versant ; Western Australia ; Zone intertropicale
Australia ; Carbonate rocks ; Fluvial processes ; Geomorphology ; Karren ; Karst ; Limestone ; Reefs ; Slopes ; Tropical zone ; Western Australia
The present investigation was carried out as part of the Kimberley Research Project, Western Australia, 1988. It seeks to describe the landforms developed in a limestone area located in the seasonally humid tropics.
South African emigration to Australia : who and why?
Assimilation ; Australia ; Immigration ; International migration ; Motivation ; Segregation
Over 40,000 residents of Australia were born in South Africa. A survey of the demographic characteristics of migrants and their motivations was undertaken. The socio-political situation was found to dominate thinking. - (AJC)
Some aspects of the geography of political participation in Western Australia
Analyse de régression multiple ; Australie ; Géographie humaine ; Géographie politique ; Participation électorale ; Variabilité spatiale ; Western Australia
Etudie trois aspects de participation politique, souvent négligés en géographie électorale (Western Australia). Etude de la variabilité spatiale de cette participation politique.
The West Victorian Uplands of southeastern Australia : origin and history
Australia ; Earthquake ; Fault ; Paleogeography ; Tectonics ; Victoria ; Volcanism ; Weathering
This paper discusses the origin and development of the West Victorian Uplands, and compares the morphology and history of the area with that of the remainder of the Eastern Highlands of Australia. It is suggested that the West Victorian Uplands may
provide a model for the early development of the Eastern Highlands of Australia.
A distribution-free statistical method for the spatial characterization of dune granulometry : an example from the Strzelecki Desert, South Australia
Australie ; Barkhane ; Distribution statistique ; Dune ; Désert ; Eolien ; Granulométrie ; South Australia ; Statistique ; Sédimentologie
Aeolian features ; Australia ; Barchan ; Desert ; Dune ; Grain size distribution ; Sedimentology ; South Australia ; Statistical distribution ; Statistics
The use of quartz grain microtextures in the study of the origin of sand terrains in Western Australia
Australie ; Domaine aride ; Domaine semi-aride ; Eolien ; Microstructure ; Météorisation ; Paléogéographie ; Quartz ; Sable ; Transport éolien ; Western Australia
Aeolian features ; Aeolian transport ; Arid area ; Australia ; Microstructure ; Palaeogeography ; Quartz ; Sand ; Semi-arid area ; Weathering ; Western Australia
The origin of extensive sand terrains which lie inland from the coastal margin of Western Australia is contentious. This work is a detailed study of quarz grain microtextures from the Victoria Plateau sandplain intended to show whether the sand
Australia and international treaties: population : Australian and international environment agreements
Attitude ; Australia ; Behaviour ; Economic aid ; International relations ; Man-environment relations ; North-South relations ; Population ; Population policy ; Population pressure
The paper presents an overview of Australia's international involvement in population issues and suggests that until recently Australia had played a minor political role in international population initiatives. It is surprising because Australia has
A late Holocene vegetation and environment record from Byenup lagoon, south-western Australia
Australie ; Charbon de bois ; Datation C 14 ; Diagramme pollinique ; Holocène ; Milieu humide ; Palynologie ; Paléo-environnement ; Tourbe ; Végétation ; Western Australia
Australia ; C 14 dating ; Charcoal ; Holocene ; Humid environment ; Palaeo-environment ; Palynology ; Peat ; Pollen diagram ; Vegetation ; Western Australia
This paper investigates the dynamics of the diverse vegetation in the south-west of Australia, and judges the degree of vegetation change identified against environmental change. The site chosen is close to one of Churchill's sites, West Lake Muir
Tectonics and landscape evolution in southeast Australia
Australie ; Bassin sédimentaire ; Cénozoïque ; Géomorphologie ; Mouvement vertical ; Mésozoïque ; New South Wales ; Paléogéographie ; Réseau de drainage ; South Australia ; Tectonique ; Volcanisme
Australia ; Cenozoic ; Drainage network ; Geomorphology ; Mesozoic ; New South Wales ; Palaeogeography ; Sedimentary basin ; South Australia ; Tectonics ; Vertical movement ; Volcanism
A hypothesis is presented here of the landscape evolution of southeast Australia which brings together evidence of landforms, tectonics, drainage patterns and sedimentary basins to make a consistent picture. The sedimentary record of the basins
Protocols, particularities, and problematising indigenous engagement of community-based environmental management in settled Australia
Aborigines ; Australia ; Cultural studies ; Enquiry ; Environmental management ; Participation ; Queensland ; Rural area ; Rural community
Aborigenes ; Australia ; Comunidad rural ; Cultural ; Encuesta ; Espacio rural ; Gestión del medio ambiente ; Participación
The paper describes research conducted in three study areas of regional Australia, where resource management practitioners apply projects according to engagement protocols transferred from remote Australia. The paper recommends that engagement