TLMA: the
Tasmanian Lapidary and Mineral Association
(The umbrella organisation for most lapidary and mineral
collecting clubs in Tasmania).
This site contains vital information for anyone wishing to collect
Tasmanian gems and minerals, and some useful links.
Affiliated
Clubs (link to list)
TLMA Contact
details:
Neil Newman (Pres.)
PO Box 758, Burnie, TASMANIA 7320
AUSTRALIA
Email: nnewman@internode.on.net
ph: 03 6427 0492
Upcoming Events in Tasmania
Zeehan Gem and
Mineral Show: 6 - 8th November,
2009
Contact:
Kim Dunstan (nicholas.parker2@bigpond.com)
Gem
and Mineral Exhibition - Hobart, March 2009
Gemboree 2010,
Devonport (in prep)
Recent TLMA-sponsored events
Joint Australasian
Mineralogical Symposium (Zeehan, Nov. 2008)
Do you know any more Tasmanian gem, mineral or fossil-related
shows or events?
–
Please
contact Ralph Bottrill
–
Email: rsbottrill@internode.on.net
–
Ph: 03 6233
8359
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Yellow
cerussite,
Dundas Extended mine
Other Useful Links
Fossicking areas in Tasmania – areas set aside for gem and
mineral collecting: no licences needed
Fossicking
regulations in Tasmania
– licences are required for collecting anywhere outside of the designated
fossicking areas.
Catalogue
of Minerals of Tasmania
Safety for gem and
mineral collectors
Code of Practice for mineral collectors
Crocoite.com
(Steve Sorrell)
ANZ Mineral Collector
Magazine
Australian Journal of
Mineralogy
TLMA News
The latest TLMA meeting was held in Devonport on 6/6/09; the main
current issues are summarised here.
The next Tasmanian Gemboree (Easter 2010) site is now planned for
Devonport. Volunteers are needed. The co-ordinator is Pam Carter, 91 Gravelly Beach Rd, Blackwall,
7275, ph 0409 372 858, email:carternnap@bigpond.com.au
The next TLMA meeting will be held in Launceston on 5/9/09: please
contact us or come along if you are interested in helping with the Gemboree or
any events or other matters.
Webmaster: Ralph Bottrill
Email: rsbottrill@internode.on.net
©2009 Tasmanian Lapidary & Mineral Association