Fairfield & District Gemstone
Club Inc.
Club Details

Club Location:-

Fairfield Showground Complex
Smithfield Road, Prairywood

Mail To:
Fairfield Gemstone Club
PO Box 3A
Fairfiled Heights
NSW 2165

For further details
please contact:-

President:- Bruce Murphy
Ph: 02 98233339

Treasurer:- Peter Aitken
Ph: 02 97251683
Email: jimwoorree@optusnet.com.au

Membership Details:-

First Year $7.00 nomination fee + $7.00
plus compulsory insurance $2.50.
Total $16.50, thereafter on the first of July every year
$9.50. Children price depends on age over 9 years.

About:-

The club aim is to pass on all the knowledge of cutting, polishing stones plus various
crafts associated with the art of lapidary to its members.

Workshop Times:-

The club undertakes the making of lapidary and associated crafts like jewelry
making, silver wire wrap and more.
The club has various machines to be used by members such as diamond grinding
machines and various trim and slabbing saws.
Cost of use per day to use club machines is $3.00.
Club hours: 8.30am Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Field Trips:-

The club goes on trips to the country to fossick for their stones, opals, gold,
sapphires, zircons, garnet etc. For more details please use the contacts above.

Club Shows & Events 2010:-

3rd - 5th - Fairfield & District Gemstone Club Inc - Sale And Display On The Long
Weekend In October Every Year In Conjunction With German Austrian Club October
-Fest.
Safety In The Workshop

  • Don't have loose clothing around any moving machine parts and keep
    guards on equipment at all times.
  • Wear safety glasses while grinding and using any pickle or acid
    compounds.
  • Wear a filter face mask if required.
  • Don't spill water on any electric motors. Electricity and water don't mix.
  • Keep fingers and hands clear of sharp moving parts.
  • Wear rubber gloves if handling any acids or pickling solutions.
  • Use tweezers when handling hot soldered jewelry.
  • Have a first aid kit near by at all times.
  • Take every precaution while on field trips like making sure you have the
    right gear like gloves, boots, drinking water and basic supplies.
  • Fill in your holes after digging and beware of overhanging rocks and ledges
    that could collapse while digging below.
  • Don't go into old mine shafts as most are unstable and air quality can never
    be guaranteed.  
  • Always where safety glasses when breaking or chiselling on rocks.
  • Watch out for snakes and spiders because as a rock hound you're more
    prone to finding these critters than others.
  • Always close gates after you and always take your rubbish home with you if
    there isn't a proper place to leave it.
  • Always tell someone where you are before you leave in case something
    goes wrong!
  • Always have a first aid kit close by.
  • If you haven't been to an area before draw yourself a map or have a map
    with you so you don't get lost. Mobile phones don't work everywhere!
  • Where a good hat and sunscreen so you don't get sunburnt.
  • Never forget: FOOD, SNACKS, DRINKS & MEDICATION.

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to ask permission from any private property
owner at any location when searching for gemstones before you enter any such
property. You may also be required to possess a fossicking license as per state
laws.
Tips & Safety On Field Trips