Club Details
Club Contact:-
P O Box 492 Devonport 7310 Tasmania
For further details
please contact:-
S. Phelan, 61 Main St Ulverstone 7315
President: Miss Ilona Locher,
62 Krauses Road, Lower Longley, 7105 Tasmania.
Secretary: Ms Sonia Phelan, P O Box 400,
Ulverstone, 7315 Tasmania,
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 monthly at the Ulverstone Civic Centre,
Patrick Street, Ulverstone from 7.30 pm.
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 occasionally 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.
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.
Club Contact:-
P O Box 492 Devonport 7310 Tasmania
For further details
please contact:-
S. Phelan, 61 Main St Ulverstone 7315
President: Miss Ilona Locher,
62 Krauses Road, Lower Longley, 7105 Tasmania.
Secretary: Ms Sonia Phelan, P O Box 400,
Ulverstone, 7315 Tasmania,
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 monthly at the Ulverstone Civic Centre,
Patrick Street, Ulverstone from 7.30 pm.
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 occasionally 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.
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.
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Crocoite from the
Adelaide Mine
Adelaide Mine
Anchorite Henty Gold Mine
Kara mine
Dundas Rare Orange
Gmelinite from
Weldborough Quarry
Gmelinite from
Weldborough Quarry
Visit to Comstock Mine
Zeehan July 2008
Zeehan July 2008
Pyromorphite a rare find
from Kara
from Kara
Visiting the Railton Cement
At the Kara mine
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Visit to Comstock Mine Zeehan July 2008
Tips & Safety On Field Trips
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.
Safety In The Workshop
- 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.
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.