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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event report): January 26, 2009
DEEP WELL OIL & GAS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| NEVADA | 0-24012 | 13-3087510 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
| incorporation) | Identification No.) |
| Suite 700, 10150 – 100 Street, Alberta, Canada | T5J 0P6 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (780) 409-8144 |
| Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) | |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) | |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Principal Executive Officer; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
The Board of Directors of Deep Well Oil & Gas, Inc. (the “Company”) added Mr. Christian Demoyen to the Board of Directors. Mr. Demoyen accepted the position on January 26, 2009.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
The Company issued a press release on January 28, 2009 announcing the appointment of Mr. Demoyen to the Board of Directors, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
(a) Financial Statements
Not Applicable.
(d) Exhibits to subject matter reported on this Form 8-K
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
| DEEP WELL OIL & GAS, INC. | ||||
| Date: January 28, 2009 | By: | /s/ Horst A. Schmid | ||
| Dr. Horst A. Schmid | ||||
| Chairman and CEO | ||||