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The Conodont Fossil Locality Cards are historical field and laboratory records that document where conodont samples were collected and how they were processed. Each handwritten card captures key geological and collection data—such as sample number, field identifier, depth interval, locality (often including coordinates or drillhole ID), formation, and material—along with laboratory workflow details like weight, preparation steps, and dates (e.g. washing, separation, picking).

These cards also commonly include brief notes on associated fauna and observations made during processing. As primary records created during past field campaigns and lab work, they are an important source of contextual information that underpins the scientific value of the conodont collection.

This project deals with the most recent cards which are currently not in a digital format. Once these records are transcribed they'll be added to the Geological Survey's database and updated on the Survey's MinView webpage (MinView | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | NSW Resources), where the information will be publically avaiable for viewing and download.