Top End Gem & Mineral Club
Club Details


For further details
please contact:-

Postal Address:-

Top End Gem and Mineral Club
GPO Box 3805 (0801). Darwin.

President   Peter Jettner  0417813309
Secretary   Adina Poole   08 89844440
Treasurer   Karen Corkill   0427801408

Email:- tbreeze@bigpond.net.au

Membership Details:-

Membership  $20 single
                $30 family
Club insurance covers all members.  

About:-

The club is based at Knuckey Lagoon Conservation reserve and meets on Tuesday
mornings from 9AM till 12 and Wednesday nights from 5PM till 9PM.

Field Trips:-

We try to organize as many field trips as we can during the dry season ie:- Harts
Ranges and Wave Hill plus any local areas.

Club Shows & Events:-
Established in
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 wear 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!
  • Wear 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
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