Yeppoon & District Lapidary Association Inc.

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Association Inc.

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Club Details

P O Box 66 YEPPOON 4703, Qld.

Further Information:-

Club Treasurer Peter Fritschi
Ph: (07) 49392468.

Membership Details:-

Adult                     $25.00
Pensioners           $20.00
Juniors                  $10.00
Workshop fees: $4.00 per session and cutting
fees for the larger saws apply.

Workshop Times:-

The Club room is situated at the Yeppoon Showgrounds,
Park Street, Yeppoon in the Gus Moore Pavillion.
Visitors to our club are most welcome to attend our sessions.
Club opening hours are on Saturday mornings 9.00am-12.00noon.

Workshop hours have been extended to: Tuesday      9.00am -12noon
                                                                Thursday     6.00pm - 9.00pm
                                                                Saturday      9.00am -12noon

About:-

Yeppoon & District Lapidary Club was formed 1975 to promote the hobby of
collecting rocks & minerals and the cutting of cabochons and free forms and in
addition to this conduct field trips during the winter months for club members and
visitors.

Our workshop has today all the machinery necessary for these activities, such as
many different grinding machines, polishing laps, vibrating lap, saws, faceting
machines, oven for enamelling and of course silver tools for our members use.
Field trips are conducted during the winter months according to participation
interest and availability of places to fossick.

Gem Show & Events:-

The Yeppoon Gem Show 2012 will be at the new Town Hall, Normanby Street,
Yeppoon, the 18th and 19th of August. Opening hours Saturday 9.00am to
5.00pm and Sunday from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Presentation of awards will take place on Saturday 18th after the evening meal.

Established in 1975

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.