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A Correlation of Some Devonian Limestones of New South Wales and Victoria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

G. M. Philip
Affiliation:
Geology Department, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia.
A. E. H. Pedder
Affiliation:
Geology Department, University of New England, Armidale, N.S.W., Australia.

Abstract

A sequence of 11 tetracoral and conodont faunas, ranging from early Gedinnian to late Givetian, is recognized in the Lower and Middle Devonian limestones of New South Wales and Victoria. These faunas are not only important stratigraphically in eastern Australia, but also provide a basis for the correlation of the Australian Devonian with overseas stages. A table of correlation is given for the principal Devonian limestone sequences of New South Wales and Victoria.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1967

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