In July 1992 the 9th International Working Meeting on Soil Micromorphology was held in, Townsville, Queensland. It was sponsored by Sub-Commission B of the International, Society of Soil Science. One hundred and ten participants from 23 countries met to, discuss recent developments in the field of soil micromorphology. David McKenzie, presented a paper about his structure assessment work on cotton soils, and assisted with a, post-conference tour., This report provides details about these activities and summarises information from the, meeting that is of relevance to research and advisory staff within the Australian Cotton, Industry.