Astrobiology studies in the hamersley ranges look at early life on. The mineral mined here has now been found to have serious medical effects on humans and is totally banned from use in residential properties. Hamersley iron railway national library of australia. This was about 50% of all the recorded hamersley s in the usa. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Pdf rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range. The rust began to settle to the sea floor and the result was that by 2. Our log books are used by some of the worlds most innovative companies and most prestigious research institutions. The emerald tree monitor varanus prasinus is an arboreal treedwelling species of goanna.
On the ninth day we flew into a small airfield giving access to the wittenoom gorge area. The hammersley family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. It was the starting point from which people toured other gorges in the pilbara ranges. A series of curving, lower mountains, that parallel the hamersley can also be seen south of the ashburton river. Goannas are found throughout mainland australia but are not present on the island state of tasmania. A large planar rock slide in the harnersley range, western australia, is described and analysed for possible causes of failure.
The northeastern boundary of the hamersley range is marked by a sheer drop into the valley of the fortescue river. The range runs 460 km 290 mi from near the indian ocean, northwest to southeast. The book may be obtained by writing to trevor patrick at 10 lawrence road. The hamersley family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Hamersley range, pilbara region, western australia. The range runs from the fortescue river in the northeast, 460 km to the south. Hamersley range mountains, western australia, australia. With the internet which was not available back in the 80s, atleast as we know it today, i decided to go online to research some more. Part of an ancient tableland broken by faults and gorges, the range terminates in rocky headlands and. Oct 30, 2018 goannas stand upright to get a better view of their surroundings. The general characteristics of the slide are deter mined by the major joint sets. The most hamersley families were found in the usa in 1880.
The hamersley range is a mountainous region of the pilbara region of western australia. The ra nge was named on 12 june 1861 by explorer francis thomas gregory after e dward hame rsley, a prominent promoter of his exploration expedition to the northwest. Rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range, pilbara region, western australia 1st edition by dawn cropper editor, w. The hamersley range, which rises to a maximum elevation of 1,226 m, is composed of crystalline rocks and sandstones. Hamersley gorge is in the northwest of karijini, further afield than the other gorges. It comprises two megasequences, the chichester range megasequence and the overlying hamersley range megasequence. Each megasequence comprises three supersequences or supersequence packages whose tectonic history can be explained in terms of phanerozoic. John hohnen, born in 1911, was a key figure in establishing the iron ore industry in western australia. The hamersley range has peaks that reach 4000 feet 1200 meters above sea level. The ophthalmia range is a range in the pilbara region of western australia. Catherine hamersley historical records and family trees. Toward a prehistory of the hamersley plateau, northwest. Novel celebrating wiradjuri language wins book of the year at major literary. Explore karijini national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Whitenoom, hamersley range, pilabara, west australia 5. Oxygen isotope ratios were determined for quartz, magnetite, ankerite, siderite, riebeckite, hematite and talc in samples of banded ironformation from the dales gorge member of the brockman iron formation and for quartz, dolomite and calcite in samples of the wittenoom dolomite and duck creek dolomite formations, all from the hamersley range area of western australia. Minerals from australia welcome to ms book and mineral. What important product is mined in the hamersley range. The hamersley range sits within one of australias largest and most spectacular national parks karijini.
John forrest, during his 1869 exploring expedition, named mount bevon, mount george, mount malcolm, mount flora, mount elvire and mount margaret, all in honour of members of the hamersley family. Here, you can scale mount bruce, western australias second highest peak, and explore the depths of 100 metre canyons, revealing four billion years of the earths history and some of the oldest rocks on the planet. The banyjima name for the hamersley range is karijini. Karijini geology and social history australias north west. Hamersley gorge karijini national park posted on 15. Historical records and family trees related to hugh hamersley. Hamersley range definition and meaning collins english. The hamersley area is a major source of iron formations and the area north of the hamersley contain some of the oldest rocks in the world, dating back. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Radiometric dating measures the steady decay of radioactive elements in an object to determine its age.
Hamersley range the hamersley range stretches northwest southeast. The perentie is known to be able to reach speeds of around 40 kmh 25 mph. Richard woldendorpphoto index farther south and constituting most of the southwestern segment of western australia is the yilgarn block, a stable granitegneiss shield area, or craton, similar in many respects to the. The national park was first created in 1969 incorporating lands around the dales gorge area. The hamersley range is a mountainous region of the pilbara, western australia. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. Here, you can scale mount bruce, western australias second highest peak, and explore the depths of 100 metre canyons, revealing four billion years of the earths. The park is located just north of the tropic of capricorn, approximately 1,055 kilometres 656 mi from the states capital city, perth. What i can tell you is that these letters are between the follow family members and range in dates from 1820 to 1850s.
Formerly known as hamersley range national park, the park was officially renamed in 1991. Alfred hamersley historical records and family trees. It is approximately 1,190 kilometres 739 mi north of perth. Altered pyroclastic rocks in ironformation in the hamersley range, western australia. The geology and iron deposits of the hamersley range area, western australia the geology and iron deposits of the hamersley range area, western australia author. Historical records and family trees related to alfred hamersley. Hamersley gorge explore parks wa parks and wildlife service. Hamersley range, mountains in the pilbara region, northwestern western australia, extending eastsoutheast for 160 miles 260 km south of the fortescue river. It has flattened peaks and steep slopes descending to the valley of the fortescue river. Paradraculoides confusus is known from trinity bore, western australia, in the western hamersley range, where it occurs in a single mesa formation fig. An introduction to physics uses star trek as a reference point, explaining the intricacies of warp speed and describing the difference between a holodeck and a hologram. Airservices australia wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
By 1974, six years after the first subdivision, hamersley was home to the districts first community hall, an annual parade and fair which were broadcast on perth tv and radio, an active progress association, and its own newspaper, the hamersley gazette, a forerunner to todays stirling times. In some countries this may not be legally possible. Located 1,417 km 880 miles north of perth and 460 m 1,509 feet above sea level, the oncethriving settlement of wittenoom sits at the heart of the hamersley range. The range contains western australias highest point, mount meharry, which reaches approximately 1,249 metres 4,098 ft ahd. Buy a discounted paperback of rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range, pilbara region, western australia online from australias leading online bookstore. Rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range, pilbara. There are many extensivelyeroded gorges, such as wittenoom gorge. Geologic time is the timescale used to calculate dates in the planets geologic history from its origin currently estimated to have been some 4,600 million years ago to the present day. Get the best deal for history signed books 19501999 publication year from the largest online selection at. Karijini national park is a national park centred in the hamersley ranges of the pilbara region in the northwestern section of the australian state of western australia. The range runs from the fortescue river in the northeast, 460 km south.
Hamersley ranges, western australia, australia mindat. Indiana had the highest population of hamersley families in 1840. It is used to calculate dates for the older part of the planets geological record. Stromatolites exist in shark bay as well as in the hamersley ranges. The geology and iron deposits of the hamersley range area, western australia, by w.
Hamersley range, western australia hamersley range in the pilbara region of the australian shield, in western australia. Millimeterscale variations of stable isotope abundances. You can see how hammersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. Savannah campsite is at the eastern end of the park and dales gorge more easily accessible is near the eastern end.
Swirls of rock sweep down through the gorge and waterfalls rush into tranquil pools. Historical records and family trees related to elizabeth hamersley. Goannas can run at high speeds and are even able to run small distances on their hind legs. The story of the pleistocene and holocene aboriginal occupation at hope downs 1 is long and complex. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Dec 06, 20 the hamersley range is the highest and most extensive upland region in the state. Global care group recognises this and in 2007 established hamersley house, a day respite centre where loved ones can be cared for during the day in a secure homelike environment.
Hugh hamersley historical records and family trees myheritage. Hamersley range article about hamersley range by the. Edward hamersley and his wife anne elvire nee cornilus came to western australia in 1837 on the trusty following his sister frances and her husband william locke brockmans example in 1830. These log books are essential for rocksolid record keeping. Hamersley range, western australia definition of hamersley. Features of the ranges are the spectacular gorges dating back 2000 million years, carved by the waters of. The hamersley ranges are located within the majestic karijini national park, a four and a half hour drive south of port hedland. Hamersley gorge karijini national park the long ways. The research findings show that early aboriginal peoples initially occupied the area ca. Karijini explore parks wa parks and wildlife service.
These professional grade hamersley range log books let you record your workactivities and are of the highest quality. New improvements to the site include sealed road acess to the lower car park, a new constructed lookout, toilet and various infrastructure items. The geology and iron deposits of the hamersley range area. The range contains western australias highest point, mount meharry, which reaches approximately 1,249 m ahd. Great sandy desert, canning stock route, pilbara iron, millstreamchichester national park, karlamilyi national park, karijini national park, pilbara craton, wittenoom, western australia, lang hancock, gorgon gas project, port hedland, western. The range is home to mount bruce and mount meharry western australias highest peak, both of which stand at about 1,300 m 4,100 ft. Hamersley range, australia travel photos by galen r.
Booktopia has rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range, pilbara region, western australia by dawn cropper. Steve brown, author of toward a prehistory of the hamersley plateau northwest australia. Advice to sunday barbers, against trimming on the lords day. The hamersley ran ge is a mountainous region of the pilbara region of western australia. The range was named on 12 june 1861 by explorer francis thomas gregory after edward hamersley, a prominent promoter of his exploration expedition to the northwest. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. The range runs from the fortescue river in the northeast, 460km south. A number of places in western australia have been named after the hamersley family. Hamersley range, mountains in the pilbara region, northwestern western australia, extending eastsoutheast for 160 miles 260 km south. Hamersley article about hamersley by the free dictionary. Part of an ancient tableland broken by faults and gorges, the range terminates in rocky headlands and coral islets at the indian ocean. Altered pyroclastic rocks in ironformation in the hamersley range.
A low mountain range in the ashburton shire, western pilbara region, to which all. Karijini national park is on the traditional lands of the banyjima, kurrama and innawonga people of the pilbara region and karijini is the banyjima name for the hamersley range. Paradraculoides cochranus is known from the cochrane and jewell bores complex, located in the western hamersley range, western australia, midway between the distributions of p. Tectonic evolution of the late archaean to early proterozoic. The devastating asbestos legacy of wittenoom, australia. Oxygen isotope study of a precambrian banded ironformation. Iron mines and mining western australia hamersley range. Hapit nalukop sa kalibonan ang palibot sa hamersley range. Nature lovers flock to this red slice of the hamersley range and its deep, dark chasms the traditional lands of the banyjima, kurrama and innawonga peoples, home to abundant wildlife and over 800 different plant species. Hamersley range, western australia synonyms, hamersley range, western australia pronunciation, hamersley range, western australia translation, english dictionary definition of hamersley range, western australia. Historical records and family trees related to catherine hamersley. Hamersley range western australia australias guide.
Your chance to have a onetoone lesson with bestselling language. In 1840 there were 6 hamersley families living in indiana. Elizabeth hamersley historical records and family trees. Printer perth 1966 australianharvard citation macleod, w.
This timeline of natural history summarizes significant geological and biological events from the formation of the earth to the arrival of. Pdf rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range offers a detailed study of six. Rockshelter excavations in the east hamersley range. History signed books 19501999 publication year for sale ebay. This work has been released into the public domain by its author, barry t coles at english wikipedia. Welcome to the hamersley family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. Karijini national park travel western australia, australia. Features of the ranges are the spectacular gorges dating back 2000 million years, carved by the waters of the fortescue and other rivers. Toward a prehistory of the hamersley plateau, northwest australia. The geology and iron deposits of the hamersley range area, western australia. Francis gregory explored the area in 1861 and named the range after after his friend edward hamersley. John septimus roe named the hamersley river in their honour in 184849. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the hamersley surname. Hamersley range article about hamersley range by the free.