I am the father of a very keen fossicker and collector of Gems, Crystals and Minerals and have been assisting him selling some of what he has collected from all over Australia at the local market. The Nanango Market is held at the Nanango Showgrounds on the first Saturday of each month and usually hasContinue reading “Who buys Gems, Crystals and Minerals?”
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Our 2021 Gem Show
We are now in the midst of organizing the details in putting on the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s yearly Gem Show (subject to Covid 19 if course). The venue has been booked – Kingaroy Showgrounds, Qld., Australia, and we are now taking all the bookings from the Inside Traders and Outside Tailgaters whoContinue reading “Our 2021 Gem Show”
Gems and Crystals
While Australian Gems and Crystals are not always considered to be of world class quality, we, as Australians are able to fossick for same at some absolutely amazing places. In any event, our Gems and Crystals are well worth the time, effort and cost of making that memorable journey. Australia is known worldwide as theContinue reading “Gems and Crystals”
Fossicking in Australia’s outback
Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has affected most of us in the last 6 months or so, I, in company with my 48 year old son, went fossicking for gems, mineral specimens and crystals during August 2020. Australia, unlike many countries around the world, was fortunate to have the right governmental policies and geographical positionContinue reading “Fossicking in Australia’s outback”
Covid 19 and Our Gem Club
These unsure times are getting many of us down as the severity and timing of any lockdowns keep changing. Many towns in Australia, particularly down south, are still unsure as to where this pandemic is heading. Out here in country Queensland we have enjoyed very little restrictions and life has mainly gone on unchallenged. OurContinue reading “Covid 19 and Our Gem Club”
