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    Clermont's Haul

    Wow that looks lovely. Which I could get that on most of my pans lol. cheers........Paul
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    Garrett ACE 250 or Minelab 305 or something else??

    Hello all, My two bobs worth, is have a look at the AT pro I just got 1 and spent 3 days in the gold fields west of Bundy and although I am a beginner it is a great machine. I will be using it at the beach as it works well in fresh or salt water up to 10 feet deep as I was told by the Garrett...
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Hello all, After talking with my local state member he is going to get as much information regarding the on the legislation as he can, Mr. Dempsey, Bundaberg, QLD. ... Jack Dempsey is the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services and the State Member for Bundaberg. He said a e-petition...
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Hello Nugget, Has something happened as It won't let me edit the post, there is no edit button showing up. Paul
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    My beach finds

    being a green colour it could be any of these:- 1 Green Diamond 2 Green Jadeite 3 Emerald 4 Alexandrite 5 Green Garnet 6 Green Tourmaline 7 Green Serendibite 8 Green Opal 9 Green Spinel 10 Green Sphene 11 Green Sapphire 12 Chrysoberyl 13 Green Zircon 14 Green Smithsonite 15 Green Andalusite 16...
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    High-banking health concerns

    Hello Nugget, I had the same problem from my Highbanker and I just put a piece of old Conveyer belt over the top spray bars , and throw my gravel in from the front and don't stand down wind of the sprays. I haven't been sick ever, I protect myself by eating lots of stews with 3-4 full bulbs of...
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Taken as a copy of Fossicking rules and responsibilities directly from Fossicking in Queensland in Qld Government website Permitted activities and materials Your fossicking licence allows you to search for and collect fossicking materials using hand tools and for recreational, tourist and...
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Thankyou all and yes If interstate miners will sign it would be advantageous, as people from all over Aussie we all travel chasing the good Yellow stuff, where ever it hides. Thx again Paul
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Done, I should have the petition paper work sorted out in hopefully 1-2 weeks thanks again Paul
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Thankyou GB ill add you to the list of 2 names We have to start somewhere; Paul Ps. 35 hits so far and only 2 names where did everyone go lol.
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    Queensland (Qld) Legislation changes for small prospectors

    Is it possible to start a Petition to QLD Gov for a slight change to the new ridiculous laws of no pumps ( e.g. for pumping water for our sluices when creeks and streams are not flowing{most of the time in QLD}) or (blower motors e.g. for Dry Blower's for dry prospecting area's/ 90% of the state...
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    rubyvale gold

    http://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining/mining-online-services If you are looking for area's that you want to prospect go here to check if the area you want is already under a lease or mining permit.
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    QLD Fossicking Laws!!!

    Don't get me wrong I'm not having a go at anyone, who worked on getting new area's for prospecting. Other than the mining dept. here in QLD, what they told me is Different to what is in the new legislation, so when I go out and prospect who do I listen to the law makers or the people who are...
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    QLD Fossicking Laws!!!

    Source: http://queenslandprospectingclub.org/index.php/forum/9-general-discussion/2574-queensland-s-new-declared-fossicking-areas#6487
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    QLD Fossicking Laws!!!

    So I went to the site and this is what it said.......................Paul Page not found Sorry, the page you are looking for could not be found. We are regularly making improvements to our website, so it might not exist any longer or the web address you used may be wrong. Try using our site...
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    Can I use a sluice in Qld.

    An appeal is to be by way of rehearing unaffected by the decision of the authorised officer, issuing officer or chief executive. (2) In deciding an appeal, the Land Court (a) is not bound by the rules of evidence;.....................................( as stated on page 62 Part 102 of the...
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    My beach finds

    What would be a good metal detector to get for beach work, without spending life savings, I want something that is reliable and works well. Cheers all ......Paul
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    My beach finds

    It looks similar to a Girl Guide/Brownie badge from the original membership in Australia does it have any numbers on the back, if so these are the original members numbers. If it is Brass which it looks like, I would say its probably 1933-1959 era and worth about $25.00 - $37.00. So yes a great...
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    Turbopan information and questions

    I am looking to get a Turbo pan but can not find any in Australia, If anyone knows where can you please let me know where and how much please Cheers Paul
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