North West Tasmania Mineral Club

North West Tasmania
Mineral Club

Club Details

Club Location:-

P O Box 492 Devonport 7310
Tasmania

For further details
please contact:-

Elizabeth - 03 6424 6187
eslatham@bigpond.net.au

Membership Details:-

ADULTS      $10.00 EACH (OVER 16 YEARS)
FAMILY       $20.00 (2 adults plus 2 children under 16 yrs)
CHILDREN $5.00 (16 YEARS & UNDER )

About:-

The North West Tasmanian Mineral Club meets on the 4th Thursday of each month
at 7:30pm in the old Ulverstone Visitors Centre located in the Woolworths car park in
Ulverstone.
At meetings we discuss a wide variety of mineral based subjects, the mineral of the
month, show and tell of specimens acquired by members since the last meeting,
mineral news and club business.

Field Trips:-

Field trips are conducted monthly to various locations, some to working mine sites
and others to collecting areas through the state.

Please note: Children may not be able to attend some field trips due to safety
issues and the age and safety policy’s of the working mines we visit.

If possible new member to attend at least 2 meeting before attending any field trips.

All safety gear must be worn on field trips where necessary; this includes fluorescent
safety vest, hard hats, safety glasses, good boots and suitable clothing. Members
are to provide these items and entrance to some mines will be refused if you do not
have this gear.

Note: Kara mine now request steel toed boots, no boot no entry.

All instructions either from the mine personal, the field trips officer or other
responsible persons must be obeyed or instant ejection will occur. This is usually
given for your own safety.

Field trips officer must be contacted at least 2 days before any trip.

   Visit to Comstock Mine Zeehan July 2008

Club Shows & Events:-
To be advised.

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.