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  1. SC75

    Next level of gold detecting?

    https://youtu.be/vR_lKkk4X4I Its the first time Ive seen this and Im blown away. Does anyone know anything about it???
  2. SC75

    Is this a fossil?

    Found this a while back. Dug it up and notice it had a pattern but not sure if its a fossil. Looks like some sort of footprint? Anyone have any idea.
  3. SC75

    Its been a while but

    Its been around a year since Ive been on PA but I check up from time to time from work when I can. I moved the family out bush about 10 months ago with no internet access and a crappy old phone and on Optus pre paid with no phone coverage but I recently changed to Telstra with a bar hear and...
  4. SC75

    Colin Norris and GGG

    For any boxing fans, this Sunday 12:00 main event GGG v Jacobs's, boxing at its very best and the following Saturday our very own PA member Colin Norris aka Chuky Boy. If you like contact sports it's a must watch. Go Chuky and GGG :Y:
  5. SC75

    $1 coin worth thousands

    Driving back home today and i heard on the radio about the rare aussie dollar coin. I know it's old news but i'm just curious has anyone ever found one or even seen one before...
  6. SC75

    Anyone know what this is?

    I found this about 20 inches down but i have no idea what it is. It has some sort of marking/stamp on the top but its hard to see what it reads. You can make out a few letters that's about it. Does anyone know what it is?
  7. SC75

    general hercules digging gold

    I came across this youtube clip, it's a older clip you might of seen it but i had to post it on PA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m83Z56rsdLs
  8. SC75

    My second coin find.

    Found this coin/token out in the gold fields a couple of weeks ago. I don't think it was minted in 1854 and i can't find the date when it was, does anyone have any idea? Found these in the same location.
  9. SC75

    Mining Gold Shop Robbed.

    Another robbery in Ballarat. Not another GPZ 7000 but a 5oz gold bullion bar and a 1oz pure gold vintage medallion from the Ballarat Gold Exchange Shop in Lydiard St. http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4136453/brazen-gold-shop-robbery/?cs=62
  10. SC75

    Mineshaft Chasers in Ballarat.

    http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/4018331/the-dark-feats-under-our-streets/?cs=61#slide=1 Anyone want to start a new hobby? I've been in a lot of tunnels/adits in my lifetime but this is on another level.
  11. SC75

    1864-65 VICTORIA. REPORTS of the MINING SURVEYORS and REGISTRARS.

    I found this report of the mining surveyors and registrars for Victoria, its a interesting read. You can click on the bottom right hand corner of the page to zoom in. Enjoy. http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1864-65No69.pdf
  12. SC75

    Poseidon Lead

    The big ones are still here in VIC, you just need some excavators. http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/3976776/sheedy-digs-the-past/?cs=62
  13. SC75

    Rock Identification please.

    I found this rock not far from Blue Mount/Trentham last weekend.Its a volcanic area but its magnetic and my detector picked it up about a foot deep. I know most volcanic rocks aren't magnetic so its got me stumped. If i had to take a punt i would say it might be a meteorite? Not sure. Anyone...
  14. SC75

    Holloways Ointment

    Went for a detect around the Bullarto area on Sunday and found myself my 3rd Holloways Ointment but this one was just sitting on the surface. I thought it was a bit strange because the day before i had taken a photo of the one displayed at the Melbourne museum. Its like the 5th time ive been...
  15. SC75

    Lonely Graves Victoria

    Went out detecting at Simmons Reef in Blackwood today, i didn't find any gold but i came across a lonely grave on top of a hill over looking the valley below. Issac Povey who died from a chill in 1855 at the age of 24. I heard of the grave years ago but never seen it. The area surrounding the...
  16. SC75

    Gold to the tub.

    I have old reports from the mid 1800s and im just curious as what they mean when they say gold to the tub or tab. Im assuming it a tub but not sure? its a very faint print, so im not sure what is says for example, the gully here flows into German gully. The alluvial gold obtained here was rich...
  17. SC75

    Anyone got any idea what this is?

    Just going through my old junk and just curious as what this might be.
  18. SC75

    Star Wars 7

    Star Wars nerds get ready.
  19. SC75

    GPZ7000 and SDC2300 package

    Miners Den are having package offer for the GPZ and SDC for only $11,999 and you save $2,696 but its only until the 24th December. If only they had this deal when i purchased my 7000 :mad:
  20. SC75

    Interesting read.How gold is made.

    http://www.zmescience.com/science/how-gold-is-made-science-064654/
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