Report on a visit to Australia, 22 July to 4 August 1969 by D R Stoddart Report relating to the proposed Great Barrier Reef Expedition. The paper is divided into 10 sections, covering Stoddart's itinerary, abbreviations, co-operation in Australia, expedition organisation in Australia, scientific programme, practical problems, bibliography of the Great Barrier Reef, co-operation outside Queensland, other investigations and further action. Document reference SZR/9(70) 12 August 1969