Mildura & District Gem & Mineral Club Incorporated in Mildura, Victoria | Community organisation

Mildura & District Gem & Mineral Club Incorporated

Locality: Mildura, Victoria

Address: 12th Street 3500 Mildura, VIC, Australia

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03.02.2022 Reminder that the workshop this Saturday is 'Making an Opal Triplet'. If you would like to come along please call Leanne 0427 276 292

29.01.2022 It is very sad that we have lost Mrs Florence Hoffrichter ( Flo ) She will be missed and remembered by all who had the pleasure to have spent some time with her.

27.01.2022 FOUR DAYS TO GO!!! The Gemshow is well on target for this weekend. We still have 66 trestles booked for the weekend and I have had confirmation from all but a f...ew. We open up 9:00am Saturday and go through to 4:00pm with the same times on Sunday. With 780Square Metres in the Stadium we basically have no limit on numbers. Covid Marshalls will be in attendance to keep it safe. Bring yourselves and masks. We will provide demos, bit's to buy, Sanitizer and eats and drinks. See you Saturday (or Sunday) (or BOTH) See more

25.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Here is the latest edition of the Clubs Newsletter, a tad later than normal but then that goes with the times we are in at the moment. Hope you are all well and safe and coping with this lock down https://1drv.ms/b/s!Alvd9jFE8yZThPgKGRZINhi0mkXRCA--

25.01.2022 This is Gorgeous Boulder Matrix Opal From Opalton Aussie, Australia. Credit: @Yudi Susanto

24.01.2022 Topaz & Smoky Quartz - Dassu, Skardu District, Pakistan - 6.3cm - . #mineralmasterpiece #fineminerals #spanncollection #topaz #smokyquartz #gemminerals #topazcrystal #pakistanminerals #finemineralphotography #mineralsofig

22.01.2022 Crazy pyromorphite cluster with intensive neon green colour and great luster in excellent composition from the Yangshuo Mine, Yangshuo Co., Guilin, Guangxi, China. 28x22x15mm - from Janos Szabacsik Collection. What does it remind you?

22.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//perth-mint-buys-king-hen/100196356

18.01.2022 There will be no meeting Tuesday night 8/6/2021 due to restrictions.There will be no meeting Tuesday night 8/6/2021 due to restrictions.

16.01.2022 Letting everyone know there will be no workshop tomorrow 10/04/2021 Letting everyone know there will be no workshop tomorrow 10/04/2021

16.01.2022 Last minute reminder: Silver wire wrapping workshop tomorrow 27 March. Limited numbers and there will be a small cost to cover the silver. As Leanne is away please call Stephen 0409 437 933 to confirm place

15.01.2022 Wire wrapping workshop today 24/04/2021 Use your membership card to gain entryWire wrapping workshop today 24/04/2021 Use your membership card to gain entry

14.01.2022 TUMBLED STONE MANIFEST It's always exciting when new shipments arrive, and this one is no exception. Below is the list of tumbled stones that I am expecting to ...arrive very shortly, and together with me be able to go back into regional Victoria as of next Monday, I can finally begin to start visiting clients again, some of whom I haven't seen since the beginning of this year. In the meantime, I am continuing to take orders from my interstate clients. I promise to get to you as soon as possible and before Christmas too, providing the border bans get lifted. As always, if you have any queries, or would like to discuss an order, you are most welcome to contact me in any of the usual ways.

14.01.2022 Watermelon Tourmaline Slices from Afghanistan. Credit: Shaheen Gems and Minerals

12.01.2022 More MOLDAVITE. Just 7 weeks ago, I let you know all about my November shipment. My prediction at the time was that despite the Tik Tok craze for the world's m...ost powerfully enegetic mineral being well and truly over, the demand from all of those genuine crystal people out there would still be high. Well, using the word "high" to describe that demand was probably a bit of an understatement. "Overwhelming" would have been a better description because most that stock disappeared faster than a fart in a cyclone. Anyhow, lots more have arrived (see photos), and with the overall demand for crystals being higher now than at any other time in the 28 years I have been a crystal wholesaler, I am expecting this lot to do another vanishing act. So, get your skates on. Get in contact with me ASAP so you can have one of the first picks. As per previous shipments, the gram weight is written on each bag. I will look forward to talking to you soon. See more

10.01.2022 World class specimen: Superb Aquamarine from Choomoor Bakhoor Mine, Nagar Valley, Northern Areas, Pakistan.16.0 x 18.5 x 7.5 cm. Collection: Mineralandy Credit: Fine mineral photography

10.01.2022 There will be no meeting Tuesday night 8/6/2021 due to restrictions. Restrictions remain in regional Victoria From 11:59 pm on Thursday, 3 June 2021, if you live in regional Victoria, there are no restrictions on the reasons to leave home, but staying COVIDSafe remains important. Social gatherings You can see friends and family outdoors in a public place in a group of up to 10 people.... Face masks Face masks must be carried at all times and must be worn indoors. You do not need to wear a mask in your own home or if a lawful exception applies. Face masks are required outdoors where physical distancing of 1.5m cannot be maintained, for example, at a busy open-air market. Hospitality Restaurants and cafes are open for dine-in service with a density quotient of 1 person per 4 sqm and a maximum of 50 people per venue. There is a maximum on group bookings of 10 people. The limit on customers for seated, dine-in service is in place to ensure everyone can keep 1.5 metres distance. Food courts can also re-open with the same limits on the number of customers. Regional businesses are required to check identification of their customers to ensure they live in regional Victoria. A permitted visitor from metropolitan Melbourne is not allowed to dine in unless they are a permitted worker. Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if your visit is less than 15 minutes. Entertainment Indoor seated entertainment venues can open with a seated capacity of 25 per cent and a density quotient of 1 person per 4 sqm up to maximum of 50 people per venue. Check in upon entry using the Service Victoria app, even if your visit is less than 15 minutes. Other ways to stay safe Always wash your hands before you leave, and when you return home. Keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others. Never, ever go out if you are unwell unless it is to get tested. After you get tested, you must go straight home. Remember that the most important thing you can do is get tested, even if you have the mildest of symptoms. Get vaccinated if you are eligible. Refer to this page for the full Regional information. See more

10.01.2022 We are happy to announce that The Combined Victorian Gem Clubs’ Show (Gemkhana) is being held on the 5th and 6th of June at the Kialla Raceway. After having to... cancel the 2020 GEMBOREE we are all looking forward to getting back to shows here in Victoria. Please contact Carol, our show liaison, as there may be some trading space still available.

09.01.2022 Incredible cherry-red Rhodochrosite crystals from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Kuruman, South Africa This is a superb example of gorgeous cherry-...red rhodochrosite crystals from the N’Chwaning mines. These well-formed crystals display amazing luster, color and "gemminess." The large scalenohedral crystals actually have an interesting truncated termination where the tips are flattened. 7.79 x 6.85 x 4.93 cm - from @mineralandy collection. See more

09.01.2022 BLOODSTONE. As I unpack my (largest ever) tumbled stone shipment, I am coming across stones that I have been waiting months and months for ... and this is one o...f them. Getting hold of quality Bloodstone (with plenty of BLOOD) has been high on my wish list because it has been high on many of your wishlists. HOW EXCITEMENT! So, if you want some of these stones, get in quick because I only got 10kgs (I ordered 20kgs), and you just know they won't last long. Talk to you soon.

09.01.2022 Large cabinet specimen of rhodochrosite crystals from the Sweethome Mine, Mount Bross, Alma Mining District, Park Co., Colorado Credit: Geokrazy Minerals

04.01.2022 Workshop tonight Tuesday 20/4/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.Workshop tonight Tuesday 20/4/2021 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

03.01.2022 This is a killer small cabinet tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA. A bicolor tourmaline crystal with ...a total length of 7,0 cm is sitting on top of its motherrock matrix. The piece displays fantastic and is well balanced. It’s an unrepaired specimen on rare matrix. The tourmaline is very gemmy with a perfect termination. 5,5 x 7.0 x 4.4 cm - from Mineralandy's collection. See more

02.01.2022 Gem & Mineral Show coming soon, hope to see lots of people there.

28.12.2021 The latest Newsletter is out and here is the link. https://1drv.ms/b/s!Alvd9jFE8yZThPgkf5ScURHgXH8q_g?e=s5HhPF Our first meeting for 2022 is on tonight, all welcome

09.12.2021 Very sad to have to make this post, but we have had to cancel the show for next weekend. A number of factors have played a part, but the dominant one was the s...pread of Covid and its impact on some of our members. This is a great loss for our Club and we hope that no member of the public has been greatly impacted by this decision.

22.11.2021 Haven't posted about the Gemshow for ages Must be time. Will be contacting the Covid people early next week to ensure that we can still run. So we are on course... for the 22nd and 23rd (Only three weeks away) from 9:00 'til 4:00. The Stadium is 780 Square metres and so as far as I can work out we should be able to have something like 400 or so at the Show at a time. Historically we only have 400 - 500 over both days in total so numbers are NOT a problem. Really it is a HUGE market/demonstration medium. Do not forget about the raffle which will be drawn at the Show. We have attached photos of the first two prizes ($1100 Parti sapphire and $800 Solid Opal pendant) so have a look 'cos when we sit in the Riverland selling tickets people are stunned!!!! Tickets $2 each (maximum of 2000 Currently less than 1000 sold) will be on sale at the event and drawing at 3pm on Sunday 23rd. Let me know if you intend to come along in reactions. Will confirm the Show is on as soon as I can talk to the Covid people. Their phones are rather busy lately. See you there. See more

19.11.2021 The Gemshow is ON!!!! Just spoke to the Covid people in SA. They assure me that we have no problems due to the size of the auditorium. We will however be encour...aging the use of masks and hand sanitizing. There will be Covid marshals monitoring people but that is just like any retail outlet in SA. We have more than 60 trestles (That is more than 150Metres of display/Sales) There will be a cafe operating and a REAL coffee stall. Expect to have 5 or 6 FREE raffles with prizes in each one at least worth $50 (Just get a ticket as you pay entrance) Looking forward with confidence as I hope you are. See you in a couple weeks. See more

09.11.2021 Getting ready for the 2022 Gem and Jewellery Show. Remember Fathers Day Weekend September 3 & 4

06.11.2021 The Clubs Christmas party at a secret NSW location

23.10.2021 November 2021 Tuesday 2ndBunnings BBQ from 7.30am Saturday 6th Gem and Mineral Workshop 10am Tuesday 9thGeneral Discussion Meeting 7.30pm Tuesday 16th Gem and Mineral Workshop 7.30pm... Saturday 20th Gem and Mineral Workshop 10am Tuesday 23rd - AGM at Club rooms 7.30pm Sunday 28th - Silver smithing workshop. 10am. (Please contact Leanne Hegedus) Tuesday 30th Committee Meeting 5.00pm December 2021 Saturday 4th Gem and Mineral Workshop 10am Tuesday 7thGeneral Discussion Meeting 7.30pm Saturday 11th - Christmas party Tuesday 14th Gem and Mineral Workshop 7.30pm Saturday 18th Gem and Mineral Workshop 10am

09.10.2021 Hi Everyone the latest newsletter is out and the link is below. Please have a read of the important notices on page 2. A reminder that membership payments are due and need to be up to date to be able to attend our AGM and vote. Payment methods are listed in the newsletter https://1drv.ms/b/s!Alvd9jFE8yZThPgjLhVAtXLK9NZBJw?e=77gJtc

03.10.2021 Hopefully we will have more luck in 2022 than we did last year. Competition schedule is on the website now. It will also be in Pointer.