Club Details
For further details
please contact:-
Postal Address:-
Top End Gem and Mineral Club
PO BOX 1520
Berrimah 0828 Darwin.
President Peter Jettner 0417813309
Secretary Adina Poole 08 89844440
Treasurer
Email:- pjettner@bigpond.com
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:-
For further details
please contact:-
Postal Address:-
Top End Gem and Mineral Club
PO BOX 1520
Berrimah 0828 Darwin.
President Peter Jettner 0417813309
Secretary Adina Poole 08 89844440
Treasurer
Email:- pjettner@bigpond.com
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:-
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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.
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