Geological Survey of NSW celebrates 150 years - Australian Mining

BHPS celebrates 150 years

Barwon Heads Primary School (BHPS) is celebrating 150 years of educating local children with a series of events to bring the community together. As part of the 150th celebrations, BHPS seeks to raise $150,000 to revitalise an outdoor learning space. The celebrations will run all year, with a series of events, including a fundraising dinner and auction in October. Festivities were officially launched with a special assembly on Friday February 28.…

Geological Survey of NSW celebrates 150 years - Australian Mining

The Hunter Valley in NSW. Image: John Carnemolla/shutterstock.comThe Geological Survey of New South Wales (GSNSW) is celebrating 150 years of service by reflecting on its long history of supporting mining, exploration and geological research. The GSNSW was established on January 1, 1875 under the leadership of Charles Smith Wilkinson. It was founded to map the state’s mineral resources, paving the way for significant discoveries and economic gro…