Mineralogical Society Of Tasmania

Mineralogical Society
Of Tasmania

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Society Details

The Mineralogical Society of Tasmania is a member
body of the Tasmanian Lapidary and Mineral
Association Incorporated.

All correspondence to:

P.O. Box 424, Kingston, Tas., 7051

For further details please contact:-

President & Editor: Ralph Bottrill Email: rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au
(03) 6267 1014 (home); (03) 6233 8359 (wk.); Fax: (03) 6233 8338
Treasurer: David Duncan (03) 62295661 Email: duncanr@tassie.net.au
Secretary: Bill Baker (03) 6227 8714, Email: webaker@hn.ozemail.com.au
Field Trips Officer: Peter Harris; ph: (03) 6266 4154; email: sherpet@tsn.cc
Librarian: Eveline Vadura (03) 6225 1578
Vice-President: Steve Sorrell: (0419) 369 483 (mob.) Email: steve@crocoite.com
Main Website: http://www.mineral.org.au/socs/taspg001.html

Membership Details:-

$15: single, $20: family (includes 4 newsletters/yr)

About:-

The society currently has over 40 members and is based in Hobart, Tasmania. Its
members predominately come from South-East Tasmania, but we have members
from around the state plus New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, WA and
England.

Meetings:-

Most meetings are well attended and we usually have minerals for sale, viewing
and identification. Guest speakers are frequently featured, and a 'Mineral of the
Month' session enables members to become better acquainted with various
mineral species and groups.

Are held on the second Friday of each month at 7.00pm, in the first year lecture
theatre, Geology Dept., University of Tasmania, Sandy Bay. Visitors are most
welcome.

Field Trips:-

Field trips are held most months, often in association with other clubs, with the
venue being published in our newsletter.

Current Projects:-

The Society is active in promoting the collection and study of Tasmanian minerals
and mineralogical sites. A special issue of the AJM on Tasmanian minerals is being
planned.

Our Newsletter:-

The Tasmanian Society's newsletter is published and mailed to members four
times a year. It contains a program of events, information on topical issues,
summaries of some talks, field trip reports, updates on Tasmanian mineralogy and
interesting articles written by members.

Shows & Events

The 31st Annual Seminar of the Joint Mineralogical Societies of Australasia
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th November 2008
Location: Zeehan at the Gaiety Theatre.
Contact: Ralph Bottrill - Email: rbottrill@mrt.tas.gov.au

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.