摘要
The papers in this issue of Episodes are introduced by the Secretary of the 34^(th)International Geological Congress to briefly outline the scope of the forthcoming congress and the geographical region that it emphasises.Of the following 6 framework papers,5 provide broad outlines of the geology,structure and mineralisation of the major land masses of the Oceania region(Australia,New Zealand,New Guinea and New Caledonia)and one provides historical details of the early geologists in Australia.These papers generally represent several decades of work in the field described and provide thorough,up-to-date reviews of their subject matter.
