GEMBOREE
2012
48th National Gem & Mineral Show
Bundaberg 6 - 9 April 2012
Bundaberg Showground, Qld
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We stock an extensive range of our own diamond tools, faceting
accessories and products. We are Authorised dealers for most of
the major lapidary manufadurers including :
Lortone, Diamond Pacific Estwing Ra~ec h, Inland
(raft, Dremel, Eastwind Diamond ~brasives, Strong
Micro Motors, (rystalite, MK Saw Blades, Ray Foster
Grinders
34 Smith Drive
Ballina NSW 2478
Ph/Fa x. 02 66811686
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PHONE &
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SPECIALISTS
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(PMB 63)
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thank you to our major sponsors for
their support of our GEIJ180REE 2072
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BUNDABERG
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COUNCIL
Dazlyn Gems
14 StntJoo Ro d C lit itt olinm. \"Ie 3192
P h: 03) 9 ~ 83 1998
Fax: (03) 9~8~ 1022
Web~~:
dazlyngems.com.au
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L.A.GEMS
Finished Castings - Settings for Rings. Pendants,
Earrings in 9ct. 18ct & Sterling Sil ver
Chains in 9ct & Sterling Silver
Good Quality Facet Rough & Faceted Stones etc
Catalogue now available online at
www.la elll .Ilet
For hard copies of Catalogue please send $5
(Redeemable with first mail order)
PO Box 792
STANTHORPE QLD 4380
Ph 07 4681 2675
email [email protected]
Rough ~ Cut Sapphire ~ Zircon
From our own mines in Central Queensland
We supply top quality rough Sapphire in Blue, Particolour & Green ,
and Central Queensland rough Zircon.
("Bargain Box " rough for learner Gutters also available) .
Cut Sapphires and zircons in a wide range of colours, sizes and
shapes at very competitive prices.
Marlborough Chrysoprase cabs, carvings and beads
Coolamon Mining Pty Ltd
PO Box 303. Sapphire. 4702 Old. Ausl ralla
Ph: +61 749854277 Andrew +61 749854403
Email gems(rl'coolamonsappI1lres.com
www coolamonsapphlres com www auslrallansapplllre.com
Mal & Jenny Johnson
SAPPHIRE ENGI NEERING
Manufacturer of
VJ Faceting Machines
28 Old Crossing
PO Box 252
SAPPHIRE OLD 4702
SAPPHIRE OLD 4702
PH: (07) 4985 4569
Fax: (007) 4981 0019
Email: vj([email protected]
Qualill Gem Rough Supplies
(John & Val Tunzi)
FINEST QUALITY FACETING ROUGH IN BOTH
NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC MATERIAL
Faceted stones in.tTee shapes and calibrated sizes
Opal Rough - Opal Solids - Triplets
Gold Nuggets
Send for free faceting rough price li st
(Bankcard, Mastercard & Visa accepted)
PO Box 129, Kyneton, Victoria, 3444
Phone: 0354222720
Fax: 03 5422 2653
Mobile: 0418507009
Email: [email protected]
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BUNDABERG
REG I ONAL
COUNCIL
On behalf of Bundaberg Regional Council, we hope you can join
us for the 2012 GEMBOREE in Bundaberg. It's sure to be a great
event for gem lovers from around Australia.While you ' re here, e
hope you get to see some of our region, wh ich following cOLIn il
malgamation in 2008 , now covers 6,500 kilometres with a
population of 95 ,000.
Bundaberg's coastal region provides unsurpassed fishing, diving,
beach and boating activities - from Buxton and Woodgate Beach
in the south through to Coral Cove, Innes Park , Elliott Heads,
Bargara, Burnett Heads and Moore Park Beach, through to the
unspoiltMiara and Norval Park in the north.
The Bundaberg region is home to many successful enterpri ses,
including the manufacture of aircraft and components, boats ,
bricks and timber and, of course the home of the famous
Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Ginger Beer. These two factories
have fantastic tours that are well worth a look while you're here.
Yo u can also learn ab ut Bundaberg's famous aviation pioneer,
B rt Hinkl r, at th Hinkl r Hall of A iati on, just one of the many
attractions in our magnificent Botanic Gardens on Bundaberg ' s
north si d.
Wh ile Bundaberg is the commercial and industrial capital of o ur
region, there are a range of experiences and opportunities awaiting
you. At the region's southern gateway is the historic town of
Childers, featuring the vibrancy o f a provincial centre overlooking
rOlling hills of sugar, small crops and small industry .
The northern highway town of Gin Gin tell a fascinating hi . tori c
tale wi th a genuine bush community spi ri t, with the chance to
enj y freshwater fishing and weekend country escapes.
We hope you get to "discover our spirit" at the 2012 GEMBOREE.
Cr Lorraine Pyefi nch
Mayor - Bundaberg Regional Council
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Gympie
Tanunda
Wanneroo
Devonport
Glen Innes
Broken Hill
Mount Isa
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Loxton
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Canberra
Devonport
Bundaberg
Loxton
Midland
Alice Springs
Ballarat
Glen Innes
Toowoomba
Laun cesto n
Gawler
Rockingham
Ballaral
Wagga Wagga
Rockhampton
Gawler
Warragul
Bathurst
Hobart
Gatton
Murray Bridge
Horsham
Devon port
Bathurst
Bundaberg
Murray Bridge
Gatton
Victoria
Tasmania
Welcome to GEMBOREE 2012
This years GEMBOREE has b en organised under
the auspices of FLACA by the Queensland Gem
Cl ubs Association, with the host club being (he
B undaberg Gem & Mi neral Soc. Inc .
As the Chairperson for th e GEMBOREE 2012
committee and Presi dent of the host club, 1 would
like to extend a warm welcome to all our vi si tors and
traders and hope that you all enjoy this
years ' GEMBO REE.
The members of the committ e have put mUll. hours
of planning and though t into the organ isation of this
great event over the pasl fou r y ars. All of the clubs
affiliated with QGCA hav assisted with thi s
planning and their help is much appreciated. While it
is impossible to thank everyone individuall y I would
like to give a special mention to the oth r members of
the committee along with those responsible for
formulating the co mpetition sched ule.
Bundaberg last hosted a GEMBOREE in J 990. and
has been involved with the organisation of other
GEMBOREE's, in conjunction with QGCA clubs,
held at Gympie, Nambour, Mt. Isa and Rockh ampton.
We feel sure that what we have learned from these
experiences will help to ensure a successful. smooth
and happy time for all who attend this lear's event
either as on site campers, traders, tai Igaters or day
visitors.
Happy Easter to all and once agai n welcome to
Bundaberg.
Trish Flynn
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Hinkler Hall of Aviation
The speelaeular 57.S million Hinkler Hall of Avialion officia'lly opened to the
puhlic in Decemher 2008 as Auslralia', ne\vesl tourist attraction and aviation
adventure experience. Nlore than a museum, the Hinkler Hall of Aviation
eelehrates pioneer solo aviato r Bert Hinkler, while taking you on a fascinating
and enjoyahle journey through local aviation history. Visit the Hinkler Hall of
Aviation, located in the tropicalurrounds of the Bundaherg Botanic Gardens on
Queensland's Coral Coast, and experience the dream
for yourself, where you hecome part of the story.
Overview
The Hinkler Hall of viation comprises the restored Hinkler House and a
soaring exhihition halll , featuring multi-media exhibits, a nighl simulator, lhe
'Globe Theatre', NASA Theatrette. five aircraft on display. and various
interpretive and interaclive displays. The Hall itself is a modern. dynamic and
unique structure, made of soaring glass and steel, and filled with the personal
story of Bert HinJder. In this very huilding, Bert's accomplishments arc hrought
lo life, offering the ahilil)! to view and ohtain a reall!lnderstanding of the
historical. social, technical and physical impact arising from the achievements of
one of Auslralia's Iead'ing a\iiators. The experience brings together every
element of Bert's earliest dreams of adventure and imagination, and stands as
one of Australia's most significant cultural and educational attractions, calering
for residents of and visitors lo Bundaberg, history students and the budding
aviation en!husiast.
Attractions & Facilities
• Hight simulator. where you can glide like Bert
• Globe Theatre, showing regular pre. entations on Bert and his aeh.ievements
• Fi ve aircraft including replicas of Bert ' s own aircraft and a fully restored De
Havilland DH80A Puss Moth
• Interaclive exhibits and information hooths
• NASA Theatrelle
• Restored Hinkler House, relocated from Southampton in the UK
• E xhihition Gallery
• Various storyboards and dioramas
• Education and Tour Group programs
• 'The Aviator's Store' . retaif and gift shop
• 'Care 192~f. servi ng great coffee and light refreshments
• The Botanic Gardens also house the Historical Museum, Fairymead House
Sugar Museum and Australian Sugar Cane Railway (all extra admission)
Location
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Cm Mt Perr Road & Young Street, Bundaherg North.
Opening Times
9am to 4pm seven days a week. Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and
New Years Day, and reduced hours on other public holidays
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During Bert Hinkler's eventful life, he became associated with many aircraft,
especially during his time as Chief Test Pilot for A.V, Roc & Co. His test Ilights
in experimental aircraft, many of which were designed for military service arc
well documented.
His role as reserve pilot in the 1925 British Schneider Trophy team bears
witOl:ss to the esteem in which he was held as a test pilot.
Apart from company or syndicated aircraft, Bert Hinkler had machines which he
acquired in his own right; in some cases prototypes modified to his own design.
In all, five aircrart are linked to his life or private aviation endeavour.
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Mt Biggenden Mine
(by David
slin)
Mt Biggcnden iYlint:, near the town of tht: samt: name, is one of a group of mines
along a common fault lint:, and is located 80km from Bundabcrg, The minc has
not only heen a productive mint: in its time hut in the midst or this production
produced an an'ay of ovcr 100 difrt:rt:nt minerals including rare hismuth t:anhs,
The mine discovered in 1888 was first worked as a gold mine, tht: gold being
foun d in associatiun with actinolite. During this period the mint:rs found black
gold al so, a gold/bismuth alloy. In 190 I the rrimary focus or mining s\vitched to
mining for nati \"e bismuth and the black gold as the gold values decreased. This
was ach i ed by underground mining but only lasted until 1938 when the mine
closed do~ n.
With the demand for good quality magnetite 10 wash coal in NSW and Qld tht:
mine was reopened in 1967. The mineral was first won by open cut mining but
later moved underground. It was this second period of mining that produced tht:
most minual spt:cimt:ns. For the colkctor the waste from tht: mine was a
honan7,a for mineral colkctors, The mine is now closed and acct:ss is not
permillt:d.
Ofimportanct: to tht: collector are the calcite, magnetite, native bismuth,
actinolite and pyrite crystals from the mine. Some of thest: groups were large
sizt:, and hecause of the ~Iow cooling of the original ore body tht: crysta l sizes
wcrc imprt:ssive. Other kss common minuals found fTom time to time included
molybdenite, tounllaline, garnets, bismulhinite, siderite and epidotes. As
collct:ting on sitt: is no longer rcrmilted Ihe Oow of specimens has dried up and
choice Biggendt:n spt:cimt:ns arc harder to come by and art: now a desirabk item
to have in any wllection,
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Mt Perry Mines
(by David A,lin )
Situated some 100kms from Bundaberg on the northern edg of the Mt Pe ry
township the Mt Perry lode was discovered in 1869 by H. Di ngle on Y nda
Station. The main mines were mined for its copper ores and its associ a ted
silver and gold content. In the surrounding area molybden um occurred at
Boolbunda, and gold mines and aHuvial claims occurred at Reids C reek and
Mt Rawden (the latter currently operating again). Many smaller claims
operated near the town.
In 1872 a unique discovery was made in the lode area. On top of the lode a
pod of cinnabar (mercury ore) was found which when extracted amounted to
5 tons of hjgh quality ore. In the early days mining was concentrated on the
surface copper carbonates but all too oon the miners fOLllld themselves in
the sulphide zone working predominantly chalcopyrite by underground
mining.
Minerals found during the mining period included atacamite, azurite, native
silver, bornite, calcite, covellite, chalcopyrite, cuprite, gold, pyrite ',
malachite, tenorite, sphalerite, and native copper.
A major smelter was established at the mine and a railway huilt from
B undaberg through Boolbunda tunnel. From a peak of 30,000 people and 21
hotels the mines folded in 1914 after the financial collapse of the mining
company.
No 2 Furnace -
gee Smelter Mt Perry
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Bundaberg Gem & Mineral Soc. Inc.
Hosting
GEMBOREE 2012
Friday 6th to 9th April, 2012
GEMBOREE COMMITTEE
[email protected]
PO Box 5886, West Bundaberg, 4670
Co-Ordinator
TreasurerlEditor
Trish Flynn
Phone: (07)41535631
Sandra Jensen
Phone: (07)41531997
Competition Co-ordinator
Competition Schedule
Palma Smyth
Phone: (07)49344222
John Van der Mark
Phone: (07) 49781773
Chief Steward
Sponsors
Col Roberts
Phone: (07)49342886
Lambert Industries
Cornetts IGA
Bundaberg Regional Council
(Cover photo: Siderite over quartz, Biggelldell Queensland)
Photos cOllrtesy
(~,. Clloll)ow
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Rocks & Minerals
GEMBOREE 2012
APPLICATION FOR TAILGATE SPACE
Mail to GEl\IBOREE 2012
Po Box 5886 West Bundaberg, Qld 4670
Please send this signed application , with the signed Tailgating Contract (reverse).
appropriate fees and a stamped seLf-addressed envelope to the above address before 31 "
January 2012. Make cheques out to "GEtv1BORI::" 2012" .
Surname .... ...... . ................ ............ Given name ........... ..... ....... .. .......... .
Address ................... .. .. ............. ... . .. . _ .. ........ .. .. _ .•.
State ........ .. ..... Postcode ................ Phone number .... . ...... .. ... .
I wish to apply for Tailgating space during GEM130RI::E 2012 at the Bundabcrg Show
Grounds in Bundaberg. I have read the Tailgating conditions on the revcrse side and
agree to abide by tbem.
Signed
Please circle the days you wish to Tailgate.
Saturday 7 April
Sunday 8 April
Monday <) April
Friday 6 April
The cost is S30 per day or part thereof for a 4 metres x 6 metre site - or $90 for the full
period.
In addition you must bave public risk insurance (which we can arraogc).
Pleasc note: A tail£ate pass does not include enlr,Y lathe displays io the main hall.
.. ... site/s x ................ days
TAILGATE FEE .....
PUBLIC RISK INSURANCE
.. days x $10 per day
Total enclosed
=$
=$=.= =
$~.~~~
On acceptance of your applLcation. the contract will be counter,igned and relU rned to you. Thi.'
bcc.omes your permit to Tailgate. ilt Illust be availab le for in spec tion by stew!IId ~ at any time wh en
tai Igating.
Application accepted by (Gemboree Official's
Signature: .... .. .. .. .. ........ .. ... . ... .. ..... . ..
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GEMBOREE 2012
TAILGATING CONTRACT
I.
J wi ll abide by th ~ follow in g terms and co nditions to tail gate at GI::MROR I:: E 20 12
cond ucted by the Bundabcrg Gem & i\lineral Socicty Inc.
2.
I um a hobbyist and do not cam any in come from an y commercial phase of the
3.
I will sell only material which is surplus LO my hobby activities e.g. fi eld collecti ng .
up-gradi ng my collection, and/or items madc by me as ancillary items fo r my hobby.
which wi II be of a lapidary nature.
hobby e.g. mi ning. dealing. full time cutting or manufacturing.
4.
The material for sale has not been pmchased with the object of resale. except for
com merciall y manufactured findin gs used in jewelilery manufacturing.
S.
6.
7.
I will not auction or sell at whole sale rates any goods or material.
I will not make credit card faci lities available.
I will trade only within the times and aFeas allotted to me by the organizers.
Tailgatin g sites will be cleared each day and there shall be no camping on these
sites.
8.
Application to tailgate does not entitle me to trade, except upon acce ptance by the
organizers and the issuing of th.:ir permit to trade.
9.
I agree to register as a participant 1mthe event being conducted and to pay the
required fecs when instructed by organizers.
10. Should I contravene any pan of this contract, I agree to vacate the event and forfeit
all monies paid.
11. I agree to produce evidence of Public Risk Insurance for a minimum amount of
$20.0()O.OOO before I set-up. (Note that this is available from GEMRORE'E at
ji; j 0 a
d, y - see the app!i.cation form on the previous page.)
12. A pplication ftJrms arc available from the organizing cOlmniltee and form part of this
contract i.c. a signed applicatiol] form imlicarcs full acceptance of these tcrms and
conditions by myself and/or allY olher person authorized by me.
Signed . .. . .......... .. ............ ...... . .... . ............. Dated .... ... . .... . .... .
Printed name ....... .......... . ....... . ............ . .. ... ..... .. . ..... . .... . .. . .. .. . .
A copy of this contract will be returned to you and will become your
permit to Trade.
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GEMBOREE 2012
REGISTRATION FORM
Mail to: GE.MBOREE 2012
PO Box 5886, West Bundaberg, Qld 4670
Please post this no later than 31 Janu ary 2012. Make cheques out to "GEM BOREE 2012"
and enclose a stamped self-addressed l:nvelope. Registration cover from noon
Wednesday 4'h April 2012 until noon Tuesday 10th Ap ril 2012.
Surname ................. ...... ....... .. ........... Given name .... .. .............. .
Address . ....... . ..... .... .. .. ..... . ....... ...... ...... . .. ..... .... . .. . .... ...... . .. .. .. .
State ........................ Postcode ...... .. .. ....... Phone number .. . ....... ..
CAMPSITE ACCOMMODATION Please indicate if you have all allllexe
Caravan ........ m x ..... ... m Annexe ........ m x ........ m
Caravan ........ m x ..... ... m Annexe ........ m x ........ m
Tent
....... . m x ........ m
Close to railets ? Yes/No Disabled? Yes/No
ON-SITE FEES For 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
Powered site - $100
Unpowercd site - S75
EXLra adu\tls - at $15 each
Extra vehicle - $5
$ ...... ........ . ... .
s .................. .
No .. .... $ .......... .. .... .. .
$ ................ .. .
OFF -SITE FEES Per person for the duration of the GEMBOREE
No .... ... $ .... .. .. .. .
No ..... .. $ ................. ..
No ....... S .................. .
Adults - at $18 each '"
Children under 16 - at $5 ea
Pamily/s - at $40 each
SOUVENIR GEMBOREE BADGES
At $5 each
No ....... $ .. .. .. .. ......... .
Total Enclosed $ ..... .. ...... ........... .
*Admis ion at the door is $6 per day per adllit. so the prepaid ae/mission is cheaper.
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GEMBOREE 2012
NON-COMPETITIVE DISPLAY ENTRY FORM
Mail to: GEMBOREE 2012
PO Box 5886~ West Bundaberg, Qld 4670
All entry forms
Name ...
... .. • ••.... .._..
to
arrive by 31 ' January, 2012
_......... ... , ... .. Phone.
Address
. ... ....... .... .. ....... ,. . . Postcode ... .. .... ..... _.. .
Description of exhibit .
. .. . .... ..... ..
Size: Width ... ....... mm
Depth
. Mm
Height .. ..... .. mm
NOTE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Is your Showcase FREE STANDING or TABLE TOP? (Circle applicable).
Please indicate if your Exhibit is not contained in a Showcase, e.g. a large
mineral specimen or a large novelty item. Sueh exhibits will be displayed on
trestles and if you advise it is necessary. wi 1\ be roped off to avoid being
touched.
NO ENTRY FEE IS PAYABLE.
Your E xhibit must be set up in the G EMBOREE Exhihition area between
4.00 pm and 6 pm on Thursday 5th A priL 2012 or AT SUCH EARLIER
TIME S M Y BE AGREED WITH THE Committee. PL' SE
INDICATE IF YOU WISH TO SET UP EARLIER, AND WE WILL DO
OU R BEST TO ASSIST YOU.
Your Exhibit can be collected from the Exhibition Arca between 4.00 pm
th
and 5.00 pm o n M onday, 9 April. 2012.
Individual, Clubs, Traders, Museums and Millillg Companies are invited
to participate.
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GEMBOREE 2012
COMPETITION SECTIONS
GROUP 1 & 2: CABACHON
TROPHY
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All Cabochons must havc Minimum si ze must not be able to be p' . cd through a 15m m
di ameter hole
o IA . I
IIA.2
IA.3
J IA.4
o IA.5
II A.6
IA.7
o IB .I
IIB .2
I B.3
J IB.4
o IB.5
N IB.6
02A.1
12A.2
N2A.3
02B.I
N2B.2
AA
AA
AA
CS
CS
CS
CS
AA
AA
AA
CS
CS
CS
CS
CS
CS
CS
CS
Standard Cabochon - Agatc
Standard Cabochon - Agatc
tandard Cabochon - Agate
Standard Cabochon - Agatc
tandard Cabochon - Chry 'opra-;e
Standard Cabochon - Chrysoprase
Standard Cabochon - Chry oprru: e
Fancy Cabochon
Fancy Cabochon
Fancy Cabochon
Fancy Cabochon
Fancy Cabochon - Petrificd Wood
Fancy Cabochon - Petrified Wood
Double Standard Cabochon
Double Standard Cabochon
Doubl Standard Cabochon
Double Fancy Cabochon
Double Fancy Caboc hon
AT07
PT02
A
A
ATo I, ATI5
PTOI , AT21 A
PTO)
AT27
AT27
AT27
ATOI , AT27
PTOI
PT03
ATI8, PTOI
PT03
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
GROUP 3: FREE FORM
Sections 3.1 to 3.4 minimum sizc MUST NOT be able to be passed through 15mm
diameter hole
03 .1
[ 3.2
N 3.3
J 3.4
Free Form
Free Form
Free Form
Free Form
AA
AA
AA
CS
AT27
A
PT02, AT27
AT27
A
ATOI , AT27 A
Sections 3.5 to 3.7 minimum size MUST NOT be able to be passed through 10mm
diameter hole
03.5
N 3.6
J 3.7
Free form - Opal Solid
free Form - Opal Solid
Free Form - Opal Sol id
CS
CS
CS
ATI4, AT27 A
AT27
A
ATOI, AT27 A
GROUP 4: OPAL
Minimum size MUST NOT be ab le to be passed through a I Omm holl:.
Opal Doublet - Flat Top
CS
PTO 1
CS
4A.2 Opal Doublet - Flat Top
o 4C.1 Opal Triplet
CS
o 4A . I
15
A
A
A
TROPHY
SC
GROUP 5: CARVING/CAMEOIJNTAGLIO SECTIONS
05A.I
Carving arving Carvin g J 5A.4
Carving 058 .1 Carving 58.2 Carving o5C.2 Cameo
N5C.2 Cameo
050 .1 Intaglio
N 50.2 Intaglio
Full y 3-dimcnsional Hardm: s under 5 AT27
Fully 3-dimensional H ardnes~ 5 and over AT25. AT27
Full y -dimensional Hardness under 5 T27
Fully 3-dimcn ional I~y Hardness
T03. AT::7
In relief - An y Hardness
In relief - An y Hardness
GROUP 6: SCRIMSHAW
06.1
6.2
Scrimshaw
Scrimshaw
GROUP 7: SPHERE AND OVOID
Minimum size 30111[D on th e shonest dimension
07A .I
7 /\ .2
0713.1
AA
AA
AA
Sphere
Sphere
Ovoid
GROUP 8 to 11 FACET CUTS
linimum .. ize 6mm shortest axis unless otherwise specified
SA.I Standard Round Rrilliant - Continuous Girdle
PT03
alural Amethyst
J SA.2 Standard Round BrUliant - Continuous Girdle
alUral Ameth yst
ATI6. AT23
o SB.I Standard Round Brilliant - Fa<':l:\l:d Girdle
Topaz - ustralian
I SB.2
Standard Round 8rilliam - Faceted Girdle
Topaz
o 9ASS.I Standard Oblong Step Cut with Cut Corners
PTOI , AT::3
Natural Australian Smoky Quartz- 9mm x 6mm
19A.2
Standard Oblong Step Cut with Cut Corners
NalUral Citrine
N 9B.1 Standard Square Step Cut with Cut Comers
AT22
Labradorite
J <;8 .2 Standard Square Step Cut with Cl!lt Comers
Labradorite
ATtO, ATI6, AT27
o 10.1 Rainhow - Cuhic Zir<.:onia
I 10.2
Rarion Trilliant Small 8arions - manmade
PT02, AT27
Corundum
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TROPHY
N 10.3
J 10.4
011.1
I 11.2
N 11.3
J 11.4
Modified Square BriJIiant - mallmade Corund um T22.
_7
Modifi ed Square Brilliant- manmade Corundum AT27
AntiqucCushion-shallow pav iliort at ural
AT27, T I6
Sapphire
Round Brilliant BritL: Top - Cubic 7.irco nia
AT27
Mod. AZlec Trian gk - Cubic Zirconia
AT22. AT27
Mod . Azwc Triangk - Cubi c Zirconia
T27
GROUP 12: TUMBLED STONES
Maximum size 40mm - Must not be able to be passed through a I Smm holt:.
o 12A.I
Pre-foml- Set of 3 differen t ~laterial
N 12A.2 PrL:-form - Set of 3 different Material
A
AT27
AT27
A
GROUPS 13 & 14: POLISHED FACES
013.1
N 13 .2
014.1
Any Material- Flat Surface
Any Material - Flat Surface
Any Material - Curwd Face
CS
CS
AT27
AT27
AA
GROUP 16: GEM TREES
BasL: not to exceed one third of overall height
o 16.1 Si ngle Tree
1 16.2
Si nglc Tree
GROUP 17: NOVELTY GEMCRAFf
Minimum size SOmm on the longest dimension excl udin g base
o 17.1 lovelty Gcmcraft
AT27
0 elly Gemcrafl
AT27
N 17.2
GROUP 18: HAND-FABRICATED AND WIRE WRAPPED JEWELLERY
o ISA.l
1 18A.2
N 18A.3
o IRB.I
1188.2
N IRB .3
o 18B.4
o IRC.I
18C.2
o ISD.I
18 D.2
018£.1
NOT intended to include lapidm·y. fo<;s il or mineral items
NOT intended to include lapidary, fossi l or mineral ite ms
OT intended to illt:lude lapidary, fossil or mineral items
WITH lapidary itcm!s cut an d set by entrant
WITH lapidary item!s cut and set by entrant
WITH lapidary item! cut and set by en trant
WITH lapidary item.s/s - OPAL cut & set by en trant
WITH Natural mineral or fossIl specimen!' set by entrant
WI TH Natural mi neral or f()ssil specimen/s set by entrant
WITH Commerical lapidary item/s ~et by entra nt
WITH Commercial lap idary item!s set by entrant
Wire Wrapped Jewell ery with Lapidary. Fossil or Minl:ral
item!s prepared and Set by entr<Ult
N ISE.2 Wire Wrap ped Jewell ery with Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral
item!s prepared and set by entrant
J ISE.3 Wire Wrapped JeweJIery with Lap idary, Fossil or Mineral
Item!s prepared and set by entrant
17
AT02
ATI!. AT27
AT:!7
AT27
AT24. AT27
AT06
AT26
AT26
AT26
TROPHY
SC
GROUP 19: CAST JEWELLERY USING PA TfERNS, MOULDS AND DmS
l ADE BY THE ENTRANT
o
19A.1 NOT intended to include Lapidary, Fossil or i lineral items A1'28
N 19A.2 OT intended tQ include Lapida , Fo~sil or Mineral itcms AT28
o 19B. 1 WITH Lapidar itcm/s cut and sel by entrant
ATI8
GROUP 20: CAST JE'WELLERY USING NATURAL OBJECTS AS PATTERNS
020A.l
N 20A.2
OT intended to include Lapidary, rossil or Mineral Specimen/s AT28
OT intended to include Lapidar , Fossil or l'vlineral Specimen/s A1'28
GROUP 11: CAST JEWELLERY USING COMMERCIAL WAX MODELS OR
PATTERNS
021 A.l NOT intended to include I.apidary , Fossi'l or Mineral itemls AT28
N 2[1\ .2 NOT imendcd to include Lapidary, rossi', or Milleral item/s AT28
02 [D.J WITH Commercial Lapidary item/s set by entrant
I\T28
GROUP 24: ENAMELLED JEWLLERY IN HAND FABRICATED OR CAST
SETTING
0 24 .1 Enamelled Jcw ellcry
241\.2 Enamelled Jewellery
o 24C.1 Enamelled Jewellery
o 24D.1 b:namcllcd Jewellery
in Hand Fabricated Setting
in Hand Fabricated Setting
in Cast Setting using Natural Objects as patterns
in Cast Selling using Commercial Wax Models or Patterns
GROUP 25: COMMERCIAL MOUNT JEWELLERY WITH LAPIDARY ITEM/S
CUT AND SET BY ENTRANT
025.[
125.2
N25.3
J 25.4
\V,ITH
WITH
WITH
WITH
Lapidary
Lapidary
Lapidary
Lapidary
itcrn/s cut
ilcm/s cut
itcrnls cut
item/s cut
and
and
and
and
set by
et by
set by
set by
entrant
entrant
entrant
entrant
PT02
PT03
ATOI
GROUP 26: ENAMELLING
o 26A .I
Enamelled Jcwellcry in COfllmcrcial i'vlount
261\.2 Enamelled Jeweller, in Commercial Mourlt
o 26B.1
Enaillelled Jewellery Without MounL
268 .2 Enamelled .Jewellery WithoUL Mount
o 26C.1 Enamell.ing Non-Jewellery
N 26C.2 Enamelling Non-Je wellery
GROUP 27: GENERAL METALCRAFT
027 A.I NOT intended to include Lapidary, Fossil or Mineral item/s
18
ATOS
TROPHY
SC
GROUP 28: l'vIETAL SHEET WORK
o 2SB.l
Metal Sheet Work
~
Etched Pattern
GROUP 29 SHOWCASES
o 29A .1 General -
UNLIT
0 _98.1 General - LIT
GROUP 32: FOSSILS
o 32A.1
32A.2
032:\.3
32A.4
J 32A.5
Fossil Non
Fo 'si l Non
Fossil Non
fossil Non
Fossil Non
Display Display Displu)' Display Display -
Any Type Australian
AllY Type Australian
Any Type Overseas
Any Type Overseas
Any Type Any Location
ATOR
AT08
ATOH
ATOH
ATOH
Maxi mum plan size of whole group NOT to exceed 200mm x 200mm
03213.1 Fossil Non Display - Group of 3 Mixed Australian
N 32R.2 Fossil Non Display - Group of 3 Mixed Overseas
J 3213.3 Fossil on Display - Group of 3 Mixed Any Location
AT08
AT08
AT08
GROUP 34: MINERALS NON·DlSPLA Y
Maximum size allowable for Cabinet specimens l50mm x 150mm x 150mm
034A.l Sing.1e Specimen - Cabinet Size - Australian
AT04. AT13
AT04 . ATI2
Single Specimen - Cabinet Size - Australian
AT04, ATI9
Single Specimen - Cabinet Size - Overseas Speci men AT04. AT 13
With a Copper 1ineral as a significant component
Single Specimen - Cabinet Size - Overseas Specimen AT04. ATI2
Group of 4 Miniature - 4 different Crystal syst e m~ AT04. ATI3
Group of 4 Miniature - 4 differe nt Crystal systems AT04, AT12
Group or 2 Miniature - 2 different Crystal systems AT04. ATI9
Group of 3 Thumnail Size - Australian Location AT27. ATI3. T09
T04
Group of3 Thumnail Size - An y Locat ion
T04. ATI2, AT27
Group of 3 Thumnail Size - Any Location
AT04. ATI9. AT27
N 34A.2 Single Specimen - Cabinet Size - Austrulian
J 34A.3
o 34A.4
N 34A.5
o 34B.1
N 348.2
J 34B.3
0348.4
N 348.5
J 348.6
GROUP 37: MINERAL SHOWCASE - DlSPLA Y
0378 .1 Mineral Showcase - Display - I.lT
19
AT20. ATI3, AT04
ANNUAL TROPHIES
AT·OI
J)oroth\ Caladinc
JU lOR - CHAMi)IO LAP IDARY
Entrant \ illl the hi gh c ~t aggregate ~core of
their bc q en try in each f any of 3 of the
fol lowi ng 5 Junior Sections:
J 1.4
Standard ea ' hon
J I BA
Fanc>, Cabochon
J 3.4
Free Form
J 3.7
F > orrll - ~olid opal
minimum ~i ze IOmm
J 25.4
mJncrcial Moum Jewellery
with lapidar itc m/~ ut & s I by ent rant
'[·02
Kadcsa Gem & I'lincrals
OPE - HAl D FABRIC TED JEWE LLERY with 0 L.APIDAR I
S
EntrJnt with highest scori ng emfYin :
o ISA.I - Hand -fabr icated Jc cUer
NOT intended to include Lapidary. Fossil
or Mineral items .
J)onor - K/lde.la Gelll & lil/erals
A1'-03
Dorothy Caladine
JUNIOR - CARV IN G
Entrant with highest : coring entry in:
J 5 .4 - Carving - ully 3-dimensional
"Known Forrn" nYHardness
IJOIlOr - I(honda Sahel/a
'1'·04
he Crvstal Hahit Trophy
B . ST MI 'ERA L OFTHE SHOW
Donor ~e lects winning entry from all
Mine rals on di,play, whether in comp<!lition or not. Di~pla y specimen ' be longing (() Dealers or lnstitution~ arc NOT
eligible for this award.
/)Ollllr - Pewr fJeck".ilh
Val Annear
AMELI NG-NO
JEWEl ERY
En tr:llll wi th highc, t scori ng entry in :
26C.1 - En3J.llcitng Non-J we llery
f)ono r - Vil.:lOriml Gem Clllh . An{}c-
'1'·05
or
ill/IOn Ille i ll memon' () 7(JNV Il/lear
AT·06
.Ioh1l S Ryding
OPE - HA D 1ADE JEWELL RY
wi th NAT RALMI ERAL
SPEC] E '/S
Entrant with highest scoring entry in :
o I Re.1
Dnnor - M rs.l Rl'tlillg
Via ,..LA CA (roph." Fwul
AT·07
Harry Miller
OPE - ST ' DARD CABOC HO
Entram with highest scoring entry in:
o IA.I - Stnnd rd C bochon.
/)Ollor - Mr~ IJ. lilla
Via A FLA CA Trap/n· I' Lllld
AT ·08
Earth Stone'
BE T FOSS IL OF1H E SHOW
o nor elccL~ winning entry from all
Fa 'sils on disp lay, whether in competition or nol. Display \pecimcn~ benging to Dealers or Institution, are
NOT eli!:!ible for thi s award.
!)olllir-Mr.lohnlv/o//lmers
AT ·09
George Ludc
OPEN - 3 AUSTR ALIAN CRY STAL
CLUSTERS
mrant with hi ghc: t sconng cnu)' 111 :
o 4B.4 - MineraL- Non-displ y - Group
of spccimen ~, 'Cry tal Clusters'
"Au~tralian "
DOllllr - (,2l1 eenslcllld ulpuflU:1 c Allied
Crq(t Clllbs AssocillllOlI Ill e.
AT ·10
Alex Amess
OP - - FACET CUT
Entrant with high t scoring entry in :
0 10. 1 - Rainbo\ Cut
DOllor - Vic/oriall Gem C/t,hs
AssllcialirJII Illc.
AT·ll
A & E Metal Merchants
OrEN - HANDMAD E JEWELL y
with LAPIDARY ITEMIS
E.ntrant with highest scoring entry in :
18B.1
[)ollor - A & E Mewl Merdwllis
"T·12
Jim.lohnston
NOVICE - CHAMP ION MI ERA!.
ENT RANT
F.:ntr;lI1t with the highe, t aggregate scorc
of their best entry in each of a minimum
of any 3 of the Nov ice Mineral Sec tions including Showcase.
/)OIlO /, - Gem & Millaal Cluh
;\s.wci,lIirJII vJ SA I l1e and rJl"e~ viII
AFL4CA Trophy FLlIlt!
1'·13
Broken Hill Centenary
OPE ' -CHAMPION Ml ERAL
-NTR
Entrant wi th the highest aggregatc score
of their hest entry in each of a minimum
of 3 Open Mineral Section~ .
/)Oll or "-LA CA
AT·}4
Ted KoUer
p I _ SOLID OPAL
Entram wi th highest scoring entry in :
03.5 - Free Form
[)Ollor - Victorial/ Gem Clull.,'
AI.W eilllioll Ill c.
A
T·}S
Dazlyn Gems
J NIOR - STANDA RDCABOCHON
Entmnt wi th hi ghest scoring entry in :
J IA.4 - Standard Cabochon
DOllor - J)ajyn
20
GI!Ill 1
AT-16
Peter Collins
OP
- CHAMPION FACETER
of
Entrant " ith the highe t aggregat 'c
their be,t entry In any 3 Open Paccting
Sections:
If tied. the Entrant with th hi ghest poi nts
scorin g en try wi ll be the winner.
o B.I Swnd3rd Round Bri ll ia nt
o 10.1 Rll inhow
o 11 .1 An tique Cushion
/)mlOr - Alis/ Fr/ct!It:rV Gllild
AT-17
Arthur Rolfey
OPEN - SHOWCASE GENERAL - LIT
Entran t with highes t ~co ri n g entry in:
o 29 B.1 - Showc'Lse Genera l - Lit
;\T-.S
/)lIlIor -
AT-24
EnTra nt with hi ghc, t ~e(lri n g enlry ill:
Inc
"T-19
Patrick C Murphy
JUN IOR-CHAMPION MIN ERAL
ENTR ANT
Juni or cntIam's highest aggregate score of
their best entries in eac h of a minimum of 3
Mineral ections. irre,pectivc of Di,·isionincluding Sho' use.
M1II1I1111n
e has Totterdell
o 18BA
STANDA RD
CABOCHO
Entrant with highest scoring entry in:
o 2A. 1 - Double Standard Cabochon
/)ollor - Gem & ulfJidUl)" COlill cil oINSW
/)ollor -
Gem« ulpldary OIl/1cll (lfN "IV
Ille
orE ' - HA D M I)E JEW ELLER Y
with or
/)m",r - Arthur Rolley
Boris Novic.
O P EN- \)O U BL ~
AT-23
Dick 10ppcH
OP 1_ STA NDARD F CET C
En tffint wilh the highest aggregate 'core
of their best entry in eac h of the follow in g
2 Opcn F ce Li ng SeCTions
0 813 .1- Standard Round Brilliant - Fe.cetcd
Girdle
o 9ASS.l- Standard Oblong Step Cut with
Cut' rnen.
Both cut from Specified Natural Au ' tralian atena!.
t'vlineral
AT-20
UK Minerals
OPEN - MIN ERAL SHOWCASE DtSPI.A Y - LIT
Entran t with hi ghesJ scoring en try in :
0 37 B. l
Dllllor - Gem & 1""lp/da r)' COl/n eil oj" SW
Ille
AT-25
The Lapida ry & Gem Clubs
of Victoria
OPEN -CA RVING
Entmnt with hi ghest scoring '-'ntry in:
0 5A.2
/)ol1 or - Vic/llrion Gem CII/b., AI.l"C)ri(//ioll
I lle.
AT-26
Gold Cnast School of
Wirecraft
WIR E WRAPPED JEWELLE K
En tmnt ith the hi ghest score in eithe r
o IRE. I
N I E.2
J 18E}
[Jollor - Sir Pallll1011W"I/
The Tony Anncar OA~I
Memorial Troph~'
Hi ghest aggregme score of the Ent rant's
be, ! entry in the fo llowi ng sections:
Fancy Cabochon e.:Lion 113
Free Form Section 3
Carvi ng Section 5
Mod ified Standard CUi Section I ()
Faceting ancy Cu t Seclion I I
Tumbled Stones Section 12A
Flat Face Secti on 13
Novelt y Gemcraft Secli n 17
Hand Fabricated Jewellery with I.npidary
item Section 1813
Mineral Group of 3 Specimens Section
AT-27
/)cJll o r - 11K Min emls
AT-21
Brian Brown
OPEN - ST ANDARD CABOC HO
Entrant with highest ~corin g entry in:
o lA .5 - Standard Caboc hon
/)ol1 or - BriUll Bm wn
A T-22
Jack Bushb
NOV ICE CHAMPIO F CETOR
F.ntIant with the highest aggregate score of
their best entry in eac h of the following 3
oviee Faceting Section.,
N 9B.I
Standard Square Step Cut
N 10.3
Modified Square Brilliant
N 11.3
Modified Az cc Triang le
If tied. the En trant with the hi ghes t point,
scorin g entry wi ll be the winner.
34 8
/)(II/or - IIFLACA
AT-28
QGCA
Highe,t individua l scori ng entry in any of
the Ca~t Jeweller ections 19 A-O,
20A-0 and 2 I A-O
/)ollo r - Sou/iJem Rockho llllds
DOllor - QGCA
21
I'T-Ol
Tom .Jenkins
H MP ION LA PIDAR Y
OmlO r: Vie/o rion Gem lu h,\ A ""ciatio /1
Highe, t aggregate .~co re of Entrant ' s best
entry in eac h of the follo\ ing 5 Sccllon<,
o 1 . 1 Standard Cabochon
o 1B.5 Fancy Cabochon
o lA.1 Double Standard Cabochon
0-+ . 1 Opa l Doublet
o 9ASS .1 Std Oblong Step cut
01'
PT-02
Harold Evans
IN TE RMEDI TE CHAM PION
LAPIDARY
O(lllo r: Vi '/Q r ial/ Celli Cluhs AlSociation
Hi ghest aggregate ~core of Entrant' , b'st
enlr in anv 3 of the following 4 SeclIon s
'Standard Cabochon
I I A.2
I 3.2
Free Form
I 10.2
Barion Trilliant
I 25.2
COlllmerdal Mount Jewodlcry
with lapidary iternls cu t & set by
e nlnlnl
PT-03
Norm Pattison
NOVICE CHAJ',1PION LAPIDARY
/)onor: P MUl]Jhl' & T. Annea r via
AFlACA Trophy Fund
High e~ t
aggregate Score of Entrant ' s best
entries in an y 4 of these 5 Novice sec ti ons
I A.7
Standard Cabochon
Fancy Cabochon
I B .6
2 .3
Doub le Standard Cabochon
Standard Bril li;mt - continuous
girdle
Commercial Mount Jcwc lkr,
25.3
with lapidary item/~ cut & set by
entrant
SPECIAL TROPHIES
ST-OJ
Senior Princess
G -MBORt:::t::: S ' lOR PRINC ESS
Dono r: CI,·M/JORI.-:'./:; COII/mi/lde
Elltr.l1lt Cho.,en and Crowned by
GbMBO REE Organizers
ST-02
Junior Princess
GEM BOREEJUNIOR PRI CESS
/)'1110,.:
G/-:M/JOHU,' CO/l1m ill ce
Entrant Chosen and Crow ned by
GEMBOREE Organizers.
ST -03
B~st Presented Trade ShUld
BEST PRESENTED TRAD E ST ND
/)QlJo r : Sheppartoll & District Gem
Club Illc.
Commercial Dealer whose 'Stand' is
judged 'Bes t Pn::sented' by ~ollleo n e
appointed by the Donor, or GEMBOR EE
Comm ittee.
ST-04
International Facet
Competition
Internati onal Face ting Competiti on staged
twO yea rly by AFG,
f)'lItor: Allstrulian Fa CdftJrS Guild
Trophi es arranged by organi zers ,
AFLACA Meeting
th
Friday 6 April
AFLACA Judging and
Rules Committee
Saturday 7 Ih Apn'1
PERPETUAL
TROPHIES
I'T-04
Ray Powell
CHAMPION CL B
O(lIIor: Celli & wpidar'l' COUllcil
of 'SWine
Club with the highest aggregate member.s'
Po ints.
20 poi nt.· for highest scorin g entry/s
15 (Join . fo r ,ccond hi ghcst ~conng
eotr)/;,
10 points for each 3,·1 highest sco ring
entr y/~
AFLACAAGM
Sunday
gill
April
Australian Faceters Guild
AGM
Friday 6
1h
pril
Meeting times TBA
22
GEMBOREE 2012
COMPETITION SCHEDULE & ONDITIONS
THIS IS A LEVEL 4 COMPETITION
GENERAL CONOrTlONS
I, This competition will be judged in ac,cordancc with the' rules and definitions of the Cnlllpctitnr &
Judging Manual for Lapidary & Allied Competitions hsue No, 7 April 2006 referred lO in this
,schedu le as the Manual), unless olherwi se stated in this s hedule,
Copie of the Manual can be obtained from the Secretary or your State organization or can be
purchased from the Competiti on Committee 3t (\ cost of 7.00 (inc lud ing p stage
2, En try FornLs. Po~;tal Entrie~ and any enquiries rdating to th is cO'l1petilion
Co mpe tition Committee.
PO Box 5886.
We!, t Bundabcrg. Qld. 4670
John Van de Mark- (07) 49781773
Phone:
Col Roberts - (07) 49342 ,86
~h o uld
be sent to:
3, ENTRIES for all sections must be received by the Competilion C()mmitlce hy Frida~' 3'"
Februa ry 2012 togetber with a [Jat fee of $5,00 per competitor. Entrie: from overseas competi tors
wi ll
{'r' e, A stamped self-addressed envelo pe mu st e ,e nt with the mtry form,
4, Bntrie, received after the closing date will be retu rned unopened,
5, Ch.:qlles and postal orders arc to be made payahlc to QUCA UcMBOREb: 2012
6, Competitors are advi sed to check their eligibilit y to e ntcr a
ovice or Intermediate sec tion, If in
doubt their status can be verified by chec king with the AFLACA website on http://unaca,org,au
PLEASE NOTE; Th ere hal'e iJeel! changes apprOl'"d hy A FLA CA .I & R ill March 2()()8 /(Ilhe
manila/ which became ':Dec/i,'e iml1ledilllely, These changes are:
1J4.2 Second paragraph
On winning I" place in a Novice vel 3 Co mpetiti on, they MUST cnter Intermed iate or Open in
Level 2 or 3 when next entering an )' section in thar Group. Competilor:' en tries progress with the m,
84.3 Second paragraph
On winning I" place in Intermediate in a level 3 Competiti on. a compe titor MUST thereafter
compete in Open Division in an)' Section in the group in Lcvel 3 and can compete in Novice or
higher division at Levcl4,
84.4 Second paragraph
A Compet itor winning a I" place in nn Open Division Section. at Level 4 MUST thereafter com te
in Open Division at all leve ls for Sections in that Group,
7. A max imum of two entri e~ ' r per$ n per section is allowed except fo r Showcase, :ceti on"
only one entry per person is allowed,
h re
8, Oven"cas entrants are dvised to include a co y of lhei r entry form and clearl y label their package
"La pidary Competition Entries - to be retu rned." Ir is suggested thnt a high moneta ry value shou ld
NOT he stated in any papel'\ ork to avoid possib le prob bn: wi th ClI s!O rn ~, All ()ver,ea.~ enlJant,
will be deemed to be OPEN ck ' .
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GEMBOREE 2012
COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
Mail to: GEMBOREE 2012
PO Box 5886, West Bundaberg, Q1d, 4670
Phone: Col Roberts (07) 49342886
L'l1Iry./imll.j('(!.\" allli r<!lllm post((s e tv arril'C by J r" FebnlClrr. 2012, wit h st((J/lped sl'lj:addres.I'ed "III'e lupe /ur r('l1/m uf receilJ{.
Make cheques O l/ t 10 QGC1 GEMHOR EE 2012.
NAME .
.. PHONE .
... .. .... .. ..... .. , ..... .... MOBILE .. .
ADDR~SS ..
POSTCODF. ...... .... , ... , ... , ..
... D.O.B (ii'junior < 16 at 1/4/2(12) ... .. , .. .. NUMBER OF ENTR U;S .
CLUB ...
ENTRY FEES : The cnlry rcc is S5.00 per compelitor within Australia flat k c .. Ove rseas entries are FREE.
INS URANCE: You are ~t rOl1 gl y urged to send your entries to u" by registered mail. We will also retum your enlIics by registered mail . hut note that thi s cove rs loss
only up to $ 100. If you require US to cover you for more than S100 when we relum your entries. thcn you must enclose an ex tra $ 1.50 per $ 100 extra cover
YOUR RETUR N INST RUCTIONS: 1 requi re entries to be r('tumed as follows (e.g. Regi stered Ivlail. Will Collect. etc)
ENTRY FEE .... .
RETURN POSTAGE .
EXTRA INSURAN CE.
$ ... ............. .. .
TOTAL ENCLOSED
$ ....... ........ .... .. .
$ ....... ....... .. .
nat fec $5
(probably the sa me as it cost you - but don "I forget regis tration)
(at $ 1.50 pc r $ 100 extra cover ifrequircd)
YOUR SIGNATURE: .... . ... " ..... " ... .
Section
Section
/I
o lA.l
o 2A.1
11A.2
11B.2
12A.2
03.1
o 4A.1
13 .2
N4A .2
06.1
N 6 .2
01B.1
N SA.1
010.1
o 12A.1
I
I
J SA.2
110.2
I
I
N 12A .2
o lSA.1
o lSC.1
o 19A.1
o 24A.l
11SA.2
N lSC.2
N 19A.2
N 24A.2
N 26A.2
026A .l
/I
I
Section
Section
/I
N 1A.3
N 1 B.3
J 1AA
J 1BA
o 2B.1
N 2A.3
N 3.3
o 4C.1
o 7A .1
J3A
o SC.1
/I
Section
Section
/I
o 1A.S
o IB.5
,
N 2B .2
I
03.5
N SC.2
o 7B .l
N 3.6
050 .1
09ASS.l
19A.2
111.2
,I
o SB .1'
N 7A .2
ISB.2
N 10.3
013.1
J lOA
N 13.2
N lSA.3
o lSB.1
11SB.2
N lSB .3
o lS0 .1
o 19B .1
o 24C.1
o 26B.l
N lS0 .2
o 20A.1
0240.1
N 26B .2
o lSE.1
N lSE.2
o 21A.1
125.2
o 28B.l
I
/I
11A.6
l' lB.6
011.1
014.1
N 20A.2
025.1
o 27A.1
Section
Section
/I
,
J 3.7
N 50 .2
N 9B.1
J '9B.2
J11A
N 11.3
o lSBA
J lSE.3
oN 21A.2
N 25.3
0210.1
I J
25 .4
I
I
Show number 01' entries (l or 2) beside nominated section.
l:ntries below to be set up between 2 & Spm S/4n012
OSA.1
016.1
o 32A.1
o 34A.1
o 34B.4
OSA.2
N 16.2
N SA.3
J SAA
I
017.1.
N 17 .2
I
N 32A.2
o 32A.3
N 34A.2
N34B.5
J 34A.3
J 34B.6
N 32AA
o 34AA
o 37B.1
I
o SB.1
o 26C.1
N SB.2
I
J 32A.5
N 34A.S
N 26(.2
o 29A.1
o 29B .1
o 32B.1
o 34B.1
N 32B.2
J 32B.3
N 34B.2
J 34B.3
Competition showcase dimensions
o 29A.1
Width
Depth .. ..
Height ...
0298.1
Width
Depth ..... ... .. ...... .. .. .. ... .
Height ............. .. .. . .. .
o 37B.1
Width
De pth ..
Height
.. . .. .. .. ... .
/I
N 1A.7
,
9 While care wi ll be taken. the GEM BOREE Committee wiJI not accept any responsibility for any
loss or damage fo r competitive or non·competitive entri e hibits that may occur in transit or whilst
in the possession of the GEM BOREE Committee.
10. Competi or., are responsible for insurance of their entries whi le in transit and while in the
possession of the GEMBOREE Corl1J1l illee.
I l. e ntries in seclions 1 to 4. 5C. 50. 6 to 14. 18 to 25, 26A. 2613. 27 A. 2813 will be judged before
the GEJ\lIBOREE. The y must be mailed to reach the Competition Commillee b y Friday 3'" February.
20 I 2 or del ivered to the Competition Committee Saturday 41h Febru ary between 12 noon nnd 4.00pm
at the Bundabcrg Clu b Rooms. Lot I Kendall., Road. Bundaberg.
12. Entries in sections SA, 513. 16. 17. 26C. 29 to 37, will be judged Ulth" GEMBOREE. Entries
must be delivered to the Co mpet,ition COlllmittee and set upO between ~pm and Spm on Thursday 5'"
April 20 12.
13 . Judging sheets wiH be available for col[ection frolll thc COlllpetition Office be tween 3pm anel
SPill on Friday 6"' and Saturday 7';' Apri[ 20 12. Judgi ng sheet, not collected then wi ll
returned
with the actual entri es.
14. Entries must be collected hetween 3pm and 6pm on Monday 9'" Apri[ 2012. Entries notco\lected
at this time will be return ed to the compet itor in (he man ncr specified on the entry form. The
preferred meth Od for the rctllITl of entric" is to be stated on th e entry form and. if necessary,
sutTicjent money to l'over this return mu st be included with the emry fee. Registered POM i
recom mended.
I S. AWARDS & TROPHIES: Meda llions will be awarded and engraved as appropriate. The wi nner
of each Perpetua l Trophy wi ll be presented with an appropriately engraved Keep Trophy at an
Award Ceremony held during (he GEMBOREE. Annual Trophies will be engraved with the
winner' s name and will be presented at an Award Ceremony held during the GEMBOREE.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. SIZES and T01. ERANCES : Wh.e re an entry docs not conform to the size conditions in this
schedule or the Manual. it wH I be ruled ineligib[c. Where a minimum size ho le i.s spec ified th e
measuring ga uge must be at least J Umm thick.
26
NOVICE - N.8A.l
JUNIOR· J.8A.2
Materials - Natural Amethyst
Facets: 58 - Meets 41 (Crown 24 Pavilion 17)
so
f1J /
C2
, 36
I
/
<
""
00
/'
"-
, / 24
72
"-
/
-
r
-
III
"
'8
C3
C2
'-.
8'
/ 12
I
CI
,/
on
"- ).
/
,
......., .
'.
/.
/.
'N
STANDARD ROUND BRILLIANT (CONTINUOUS GIRDLE)
Angl es for R.1. = 1.540
57 + girdle =58 facet~
8-fold. mirror-image symmetry
96 index
UW = 1.000 TfW = 0.525 UfW = 0.525
PI" = 0.459 CfW = 0.202
Vo l.!"'.'" =0.235
PAVILION
44.00"
03-09-15-21-27-33-39-45 -51 57-63-69-75-81-87-93
PI
G
90.()Oo
P2
42.00°
CROWN
CI
44.00"
C2
C3
T
39.W
2400 '
O.OOQ
Cut to T. c.P.
Establi~h girdle location/size
Meet PI PI at girdle
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
03-D9-15-21-27-33-39-455 1-57-63-69-75-S 1-87 c93
96-12 -24-36-48-60-72-84
06-18-30-42-54-66-78-90
Table
E,tablish girdle width
Meet 1 CI at girdle
Meet C2 CI CI C2
Meet C3 C2 C3.
27
OPEN I INTERMEDlA TE SECTIONS O. 8.8.111. 88.2
Australian Topaz
Materials
Meets 57 (Crown 32, Pavilion 25)
Facets 73
Standard Round Brilliant - Faceted Girdle
Angles for R.I. = 1.610
57 + 16 girdles = 73 facets
8-fold, mirror-image symmetry
96 index
LfW = 1.000 TIW = 0.533 UfW = 0.533
PIW = 0.420 CIW = 0 176
VoI .lW3 = 0.216
PAVILION
PI
42.00°
Gl
90.00°
P2
40.00°
CROWN
42.00°
C1
C2
C3
T
37.00°
22.00°
0.00°
03-09-15-21-27-33-39-4551-57-63-69-75-81-87-93
03-09-15-21-27-33-39-4551-57-63-69-75-81-87-93
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
Cut to T.C.P.
03-09-15-21-27-33-39-4551-57-63-69-75-81-87-93
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
06-18-30-42-54-66-78-90
Table
Establish girdle width.
EstalJl ish and level girdle.
Meet G I PI PI G I at girdle.
Meet CI CI at girdle
Meet C2 C I CI C2.
Meet C3 C2 C3 .
28
OPEN - O.9A SS.1 - 9mm x 6mm
Ma terinls - Narural Au,rralian Sm ky Quam
Fa~c ts 53 - Meets 4-t (Crown 24 Pavi lion 20)
48
~
54
III
36
/
:J)
B6
ClIO! Cl
72
Cl
;,i
C<
C1
..
'"
elY
.' (!;/.: .
C'/
11
/
12
00
.9»
STANDARD OBLONG STEPCUT WITH
CUT CORNERS
LI\ 1.50
Ang le; for R.I. - 1.540
45 + 8 gi rd le' = 53 facets
2-fold. mirror-image symmetry
96 inde"
L/W = 1.500 TAV = 1.000 UIW =0.500
P/\ =0 .695 CAY =0.257
Vol.lWJ =0.797
P VILION
GI
90.00"
24-72
G I & G2 estab lish L/W ratio
96-48
G2
90.00°
G I & U2 establish LAY ratio
PI
62.00°
9fi-48
Locate girdk:
24-72
1"2
62.00°
level gird le
P3
42.00°
96-48
Cut to make PI & P2 same plan width ·
P4
42.00Y
24-72
Meet P2 P2 P3
96-48
P5
54 .30°
Cut to make PI P3 & P5 equal in [llan width "
P6
54.30"
24-72
Meet 1'11'2 P5
P7
54.30"
12-26-60-84
Meet P3 P4 1'5 1'6
P
62.000
12-36-60-114
Meet PI P5 1'7
G3
90.00"
12 -36-60-84
Meet GI PI P8 (Leve l girdle)
CROWN
CI
55 ,000
96-48
E:rabli,h gird le width
C2
55 .00"
12-36-60-84
Level girdle
C3
55 .00°
24-72
Level girdle
C4
-t2.00(1
96-48
Establish dcpth *
C5
42.00"
12-36-60-84
Meet C I C2 C4
C6
42.()0"
24-72
leet C2 C3 C5
7
27 .00"
96-48
stim~ tc de[lth *
C8
27.00"
12-36-60-84
Meet C4 C5 CI
C9
27 .00"
24-72
Meet C5 C6 C8
T
0.00"
Table
Cut to establish width of C7/Table ~izc
• For idealized ste[l cut. all pavilion facet s arc the ,ame plan width while the crown ra~ct is approx 2 : 2
: I in plan width .
.
29
INTERMEDIATE - I.9A.2 - 9mm x 6mm
Matcrials - Natural Citrinc
Facets 53 - l\leets 44 (Crown
2~
Pavilion 20)
48
60
/
rna; Cl
72
24
.QY
G4
Cl
C;;/(2
18
./
12
84
90
STANDARD OBLONG STEPCUT WITH
CUT CORNERS
UW 1.50
Ang les for R.l. - 1.540
45 + 8 g ird les 53 facc ts
2-fold , mirror-image symmetry
96 index
L/W = 1.500 T/W = ·1.000 U/W = 0.500
P/W = 0.695 C!W = 0.257
VoJ./W 3 0.797
PAVILION
24-72
GI
90.00°
G I & G2 es tablish UW ratio
G I & G2 es tablish IJW ratio
G2
90.00°
96-48
Locate gird le
PI
62 .00"
96-48
P2
62.00"
level girdle
24-72
Cut to make PI & P2 same plan width '"
P3
42 .00"
96-48
P4
42.00'
24-72
Meet 1'2 1'2 P3
P5
54.30"
96-48
Cut to make PI 1'3 & 1'5 l!<Jual in plan width *
P6
54.30"
Meet PI P2 P5
24-72
P7
54.30"
12·26-60-84
Meet P3 1'4 P5 P6
P8
62.00"
12-36-60-84
Meet 1'·1 1'5 P7
G3
90.001'
Mee t G I PI 1'8 (Leve l gird lei
12-36-60-84
CROWN
Estahlish girdle width
CI
55 .00"
96-48
Lcvel gird le
12-36-60-8~
C2
55 .00"
55 .00"
Level gird le
24-72
C3
Estab li sh depth *
42.00"
96-48
C4
42.00°
l\1eet Cl C2 C4
12-36·60-84
C5
2~-72
MeetC2 C3 C5
42.00"
C6
Estimate depth "
C7
96-48
27.00"
27.00"
Meet C4 C5 C7
C8
12 -36-60-84
24-72
27.00"
Meet C5 C6 C8
C9
0.00"
Cut to estab li sh width of C7/Tab lc si7.C
T
Table
*' For idealized ste p cut. all pa vi li on facets are the same pl an width while the crow n face t is approx 2
: 2 : I in plan width .
=
=
30
NOVICE - N.9B.l
JUNIOR - J.9B.2
M aterials - Labradorite
Facets 53 - Meets 45 (Crown 24 Pavilion 21)
.
•
'>
I
a
v
--/
STANDARD SQUARE STEP CUT WITH CUT CORNERS
=
An gb for R.1. 1.540
45 + 8 girule~ = 53 fact:h
4-fold. mirror-image sy mmetry
96 index
ll\V LOOO TIW 0.480 urw
PM' = -.6 38 C/\\' = 0.262
VoLlW ' = 0.425
=
=
=0 .480
PAVH_ION
PI
P2
1'3
P4
P5
G2
59.00"
90.00"
51.00"
43.00"
96-24-4R-72
96-24 -48-72
96-24-4g-72
51.oci
59.00°
90.00"
12-36-60-84
12-36-60-84
12-36-60-S4
55.00°
42.00"
27.00"
0.00°
96 -24-4 8-72
96-24-4 g-72
96-24-48-72
Table
96 -~4-48-72
Cut to T.c.P.
Establi~h gi rd Ie line
Establish facet depth .:,
Establish facet depth ':'
Meet P2 P3 P3 P2
Meet PI P2 P4
Meet GI PI P5. Level girdle
CROWN
CI
C2
C3
T
Establish width of girdle
Meet PI G2 PI
Cut so plan width of C2 equals C I '"
Cut table SO plan width of C3 is approx.
V2 CI and C2
C4
12-36-60-84
55.00"
Level girdle
12-36-6(H)4
42.00°
C5
MectCI C2 C4
C6
MeetC2 C3 C5
27.000
12-36-60-S4
,:. Note , For ideal proporrions all pa vilion facets are equal width in plan view . Crown facl!t width
ratios are 2 : 2 : I in plan view.
31
OPEN SECTION 0.10.1
Material - Cubic Zirconi a
Facets 89 - Meets 71 (Crown 32, Pavilion 39)
50
/.
./
/
/
"\
.- / '
,
,/,;~
"
.
.L
-
"
.•
/
.
1
RAINBOW 1.33
Angles for R.I. =2.160
73 + 16 gi rdles =89 facets
2-fold , milTor-image symmetry
96 index
UVi = 1.3 35 Trw =0 .891 UfW =0.590
PfW
= 0 .579 CfW = 0 149
Vol'/w ' = 0.379
PAVILION
I
42.00°
2
3
90.0011
45.00°
4
5
6
7
51.99°
59.13°
63.08"
03-09-15-21-27-33-29-4551-57-63-69-75-111 -87-93
20-28-68-76
20-28-68-76
11
90.00°
90.00"
40.50°
40.69'1
13-35-6 1-83
07-41-55 -89
02 -46-50-94
13-35-6 1-83
07 -4 1-55-89
02-46-50-94
96-48
12-36-60-84
12
40.94"
24-72
41 .55"
42.36"
44.61°
44.57"
36.00°
35.47"
33 .1<9"
15.2SI!
20.86°
O.OOu
02-46-50-94
07-41-55-89
13-35-61-83
20-28-68-76
96-48
10-38-58-86
24-72
04-44-52-92
J 6-32-64-80
8
9
10
90 .00°
Cut to T.C.P.
ESlabli,h length of stont!
CUI 10 meel I . I and 2, 2
Jnlcrsccljon
CUI to meet I, I and 3
Cut to meet I , 1 and 4
Cut to meet I , I and 5
Cut 10 meet 2, 3, 4
Cu t to meet 4. 5. 7
Cut 10 meet 5. 6, 8
Cut to meet I, I and 6, 6
Cut to meet I . I and , 5
(Will form P.c.P.)
Cut to meet I. I 2.2 and 2,
2 (Meet' P.c.P.)
CROWN
A
B
C
0
E
F
G
H
I
Establi.sh girdle Ihickness
vel girdle
Le vel girdle
Level girdle
CUI 10 meet girdle al 9, 9 and ;'\ . A
CUI to meel girdle al 7, 8 aDd 13, C
CUI 10 meel girdle 1 _. 2 and D, D
CUI 10 meel A. B and E, P
CuI to meet C. 0 and F. G
CUI 10 meet P, Hand H
Table
32
t
INTERMEDIATE SECTION 1.10.2
Material - Man made Corundum
Facets 64 - Meets 46 (Crown 24 Pavilion 22)
..
'~
.
'"
"
,.
I
.1
,
C2
DO
-
I
CI
III
w
BARJON TRILLlANT SMALL
BARIONS.
John Broadfoot 2006.
An gle~ ~ r R.l. = 1.760
52 + ) 2 girdle, =64 facets
3-fold. mirror-image symmetry
96 index
LJW = 1.008 TfW = 0.52 I UfW = 0.5 12
PM = O.SIO CM = O.ISS
VoIJW" = 0.232
PAVILION
PI
42.00°
03-13-19 -29-3S~S
SI-61-67 -77-83-93
Gl
90.<Xf
02-30-34-62-66-94
G2
90.00°
06-26-38-S8-70-90
P2
73.0011
06-26-38-S8-70-90
74.10"
02-30-34-62-66-94
1'3
CROWN
CI
42.00"
02-30-34-62-66-94
(:2
-12 .00"
06-26-38-58-70-90
('3
37. S0"
04-28-36-60-68-92
::;-1
IS .OO"
96-32-64
20.00"
CS
08-2-1-40-S6-72-88
T
0.00"
Tahle
Cut to meet point using ()pp~"ile pairs
Cut girdle line to meet at PI PI
Cut girdle line to meet at PI PI GI
Cut to mo:et G2 PI PI G2
Cut to meet PI P2 Gl G2
Establish girdle width
Level gird le line
Meel CI C2 at gird le
MeelCI C3 C3 CI
Meet C2 C3 C3 C2
MeelC4 CS
33
NOVICE - N.IO.3
JUNIOR - J.IO.4
Materials - M an made Corundu m
Facets 49 - Meets 33 (Crown 24
12
Pavili
on 9)
..
..
.
•
/
"
MODI FIED SQUA RF: BRILLIANT
Angb fo r R.t. = 1.760
4 1 + 8 gird Ics = 49 face ts
4-1"01<.1. mi rror-image sy mmetry
96 index
IJW = 1.000 TIW =0.60 1 UIW =0.601
PIW =0.495 CIW =0. 156
Vo l.lW·\ = 0.273
PAVILION
PI
54.00°
GI
90.00°
P2
40 .00"
03-2 1-27-45
51-69-75-93
03-21-27-455 1-69-75- 93
96-12-24 -364R -60-72-84
Cut to T.c.P.
btablish outline/s ize
Cut to m.:ct girdle at co rners to form P.c.P. '·
CROWN
49 .70"
03-2 J -27 -455 1-69-75-93
90-24-48-72
38.00"
12 -36-60-84
28.30"
21.70"
06-18-30-4254-66-78-90
0.00°
Table
* Cut P2 fac~t~ (index 12. 26, 60 & 84) to fo rm P.c.P. then cut the rcst (Index 96. 24, 48 & 72) to
mee t P.c.P. (ie constant mast height).
34
OPEN SECTION 0.11.1
Material - Natural Sapphire
Facets 76 - Meets 54 (Crown 33 Pavilion 21)
..
c, ~.
CI
, :.r
III 0
1
;(
/
,~
~,
~
:f
/'
)/
.~
TIQ E CUSHION - Shallow Pavilion
Adapted from PC 09.070 by R.H. Long & N.
W. Steck .
A ngles for R.1. = 1.760
60 + 16 girdles = 76 facets
4-fold . mirror-image symm.:try
96 index
lJW = 1.000
PIW =0·+35 CIW =0.179
j
VolJW = 0.244
PAVILION
PI
GI
G_
42 .001)
90.od'
41.000
39.60"
90.000
02-22-26-46-50-70-74-94
02-22-26-46-50-70-74-94
96-24-48-72
OR-16-32-40-56-M-HO-RS
08- I 6-32-40-5 6-64-80-88
Cut to TCP.
btablish ~ize
Meet PI GI GI PI
Meet PI P2 1'2 PI
Meet PI P3 G I (Le wl girdle)
C ROWN
CI
C2
C3
4
40.60°
36.9
34,00°
~ 1.60"
02-22-26-46-50-70-74-94
08 - 16-32 -40-56-64-80-88
96-24-48-72
C6
6.000
C5
23.501)
03-21-27 -45-51-69-75-93
03-21-27-45-51-69-75-93
Establish width of gi rdle
G I G2 C 1 ( Leve l girdle)
Meet GI Cl C I GI
Meet G2 C2 C2 G2
Cut 10 mee l C3 C5 C5
M~el CI C2 D C4
P2
1>3
M,x~t
12-~6-60-R4
35
INTERMEDIATE SECTION 1.11.2
Material - Cubic Zirconia
Facets 80 - Meets 58 (Crown 33 Pavilion 25)
'"
so
/'
«1
36
66
lIJ
/
/
12
24
I
18
Cl
I
/
"' ' ' ' '-.J
...
18
,
Cl
'"
/ /' / ,2
C2
Cl /
'"
<96>
ROUND BRILLIANT BRITE TOP
b ,.1n A . W i·lliam,
Angles for R.I. =2.160
64 + 16 girdlc:s 80 faCCh
8-fold. mirror-image symmetry
96 index
I.fW 1.000
P/W = 0.450 CfW = 0.223
Vol./W ' = 0.208
=
=
PAVILION
PI
43.50u
GI
90.00"
P2
42 .00"
(}3-09-15 -21 -27-33·-39-4551 -57-63 -69-75-81-87-93
03-09-1 5-21-27-~3-39-4551-57-63-69-75-81-87 -93
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
Cut to T.c.P.
03-09-15-21-27-33-39-4551-57-63-69-75-81-87-93
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
06- 18-30-42-54-66-78-90
96-12-24-36-48-60-72-84
Establish width of girdle
F.stabli'h and level girdle
Meet GI PI PI GI
CROWN
CI
48.00°
C2
C3
C4
35.00')
~4. 20o
15.80°
"-leet GI CI CI GI
C2 C2 CI
M ~l CI
M ~elC3C2C3
36
NOVICE - N.ll.3
JUNIOR - J.ll.4
Material - Cubic Zirconi a
Facet 24 - Meets 14 (Crown 10 Pavilion 4)
<96>
III
00
16
2
C2
C3
r;
2'
32
40
72
..
56
48
PI
PI!
~' 1/j/ ,.,
/.'y
\
"- ,
/
/
fOD. AZTEC TRIANGLE
Combination ofde' ign 14.00 1A & 14.060A
ngb fC1r R..1. = 2. 160
21 + 3 gird les 24 facets
3-fold. mirror-image 'ymmctry
96 index
LA = 1.155
PIW = 0.506 CN'! = 0.154
Vo llW) =0 .167
=
PAVILION
90.00'1
PI
63.00"
P2
49.00"
CROWN
CI
45.00"
C2
35.00"
C3
15.00"
G1
96-32-64
96-32-64
03-29-35-61 -67 -93
Establi,h outli ne size
Deve lo p girdle li ne
Meet PI (11 Gl PI at corner,
96-32-64
01-31-33-63-65-95
96-32-64
Establi,h gi rdle width
Meet G I Cl Cl G 1 at corner'
MeetC2 Cl C2
37
History of Queensland Gem Clubs Assoc Inc.
The first step~ to form the assOl:iation were taken by Mr. Bill Moores who
formed the Maryborough Gcm club in 1962. This was helieved to be the first
non-capital city club in Queensland. He then aided the formation of lapidary
dubs in Bundaherg, Childers , GinGin, Murgon and othcr Queensland areas. In
1970 he called a meeting at which the Combined Queensland Gem Clubs (forerunner to QGCA) was formed and he was clected inaugural president This group
included cluhs from the Southern and Central regions of Queensland.
On 15 th Deccmber 1974 the group was expanded and named the Queensland
Gem Clubs Association Council , it wa formed by the linking of South East
Queensland Gem Clubs, Combined Qucensland Gem Clubs and Central
Queensland Gem Clubs Association .
At Easter 1974 the Comhined Queensland Gem Clubs hosted the first national
GEMBOREE to be held in Queen sland at Nambour. The members of the
Nambour club plus delegates from other clubs in the CQGC worked hard to
make it a great success. A meeting was held at the Nambour GEMBOREE by
delegates from other states with a view to fonning a National Lapidary Body. A
committee was formed and a report was to he made at GEMBOREE 1975. This
led to the formation of AFLACA in 1976 and the QGCA became a member.
June 1987 saw the first moves towards incorporation of the QGCA. This was
achieved on 12th April 1988and became known as the Queensland Gem Clubs
Association Incorporated from that date.
Sadly, some of the smaller clubs from the early day. of the association are no
longer in existence. Thcre arc currently ten clubs in the association covering a
very large area, they arc: Nambour , Gympie, Maryborough, Hervey Bay,
Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton , Monto, Biloela and Yeppoon. To help
overcome the problems of di stance we have two regional bodies within QGCA,
with five clubs in each. The regional bodies conduct regular meetings with their
affiliated clubs. allowing all members easy access to a central meeting point.
Delegates from each club then report back to the QGCA meetings .
Prior to thi s year's Bundaberg 2012 GEMBOREE, the QGCA has hosted
scveral GEMBOREE's with much success, 1974 GEMBOREE at Namhour,
1978 GEMBOREE at Gympie, 1984 GEMBORt::E at Mt. Isa. 1990
GEMBOREE at Bundaberg and the 2002 GEMBOREE at Rockhampton.
QGCA conducts training courses for stewards and judges in accordanec wi th the
AFLACA. Judging & Rules manual. Several of the clubs in QGCA run an
annual competition and hold annual Gcm shows.
We are proud of our cluhs and the efrorts made by them to promote and further
all aspects of the lapidary arts and the spirit of camaraderie and co-operation that
exists within our association.
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Mt Morgan Mine
(by David Aslin )
Si tuated in the Dee Ranges southwest of Rockhampton the future mine
area was originally ignored by the local graziers as a useless iron gossan
o utcrop . Alluvial gold was initially found 1865 in the Dee River east of
the mine area. some in nugget form to 182 ounces (5192 grams). The
first gold found on the mountain was found in 1870 but was not mined
un til 1882 when the Morgan brothers mined it in secrecy. The mine was
officially operated from 1883 to 1981 although its tailings were treated
until 1990. It was initially operated as a gold mine but it was
progressi vely harder to get the gold out of the ore unti I it was found the
prob lem was copper. From 1902 with new processes copper, gold and
sil er were mined.
In its life time 7.5 million ounces of go ld, 35 tonnes of si lver and
360,000 tons of copper were won from the open cut as well as
underground mining. At the cessation of mining a 300 metre deep pit was
left behind with 13.4 million tons of waste rock and tailings removed
from the earth.
Mi nerals found in the mine included arsenopyrite. calaverite. calcite.
c halcopyrite, gold, gypsum , pyrite, pyrolusite, si lver and native copper.
In the 1970s in order to enrich local ores a newly discovered copper
carbonate pod at the Mt Chalmers mine, in the Beserker Range. was
mined and brought into Mt Morgan. In this ore were small choice
azurites, some with cerussite, together with smithsonite specimens.
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The Mystery Craters
The M ys te ry Craters have been barning geologists for fo rty years. There are 3S
craters on the site, 32 have currently becn exposed and are surrounded by
bea utifully landscaped gardens. A viewing platform provides a great overview
of this unique formation showing the size and shapes of the eraters. or you can
walk around the perimeter of the craters for a closer look at the colours and
form ations of the sandstone. The gardens incorporate a fairy garden. machinery
mu seum , misty lake and shaded play and picnic arcas. The kiosk caters for
Devonshire teas and houses collections of rocks, mineral s, fossil s and coins
alo ng with a gift shop. The Mystery Craters arc located 30klms frolll Rundaberg
and an: easily accesscd along the Gin Gin Road to Soulh Kol an.
• The Mystery Craters is an unusu:31 natura! rc~k formation
and pc.rt of the El:iott format ·o".
• They were d!scovered ben~ a~.l1 a layer of s-ilt and sand by a
localfwm in t971.
• Their location. origin and unique nli'l.ture have baffled
international geologists and s~1I remam a world·prcclaimed
'nsolved mysterj.
• An ' nteres~lnQ featurr; is the ever.
dlslribution of Ihe red ochre
through coloured sandSlOIl!! as
, t was once churned in 9 OJBl'lt
cauldron.
• Three of the Craters resomble
large footprints.
• Some of the Craters. flCld ':.iater ~'ii, il~
ot11ei'S do not.
• On the walls of some oi the craters 1::!. re
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strange markings a~d no ~e recessed areas.
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• Some of the many theories are:
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• Sink holes from volcanic actIOn · Roof of a subterranean
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Bnng your own picn:c and rela. under our shaded ""'ling
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Trips from GEMBOREE 2012
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Full day bus trip to - Mystery Craters, Fred Haig Dam,
Boolbunda Tunnel , Mt Perry, Biggenden. Morning tea and lunch
included.
2.
Half day Bundy Belle up river to Burnett Heads, bus to Mon
Repos Turtle rookery, Bargara Berries, AJmondine Lavender Farm,
Brischettos Winery, Hummock lookout.
3.
Full day bus trip to - Childers, Snakes Down Under, Flying High
Bird Habitat, Backpackers Memorial Museum, Vinteners Secret Winery
and surrounds. Lunch at own expense.
4.
Half day bus to Hinkler Hall of Aviation , Hinkler House, Botanic
Gardens, Fairymead House, Historical Museum, Morning tea or lunch
available at Cafe 1928 .
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The International Faceting challenge 2012
T he Bundaberg GEMB OREE wi ll feature the display of the
International Faceting Challenge 20 12 competition. Thi '
competition i ' o n1 held every two year .
T hi c mpetition is open to acetors from around the world ho
have reached a set standard; all competitors must h e acbieved
a minimum of 85 points in three separate competitions. The competition usu Ily has thiny pl us cutter. who enter from countries far
and wide. The competition is both an indi vidual and a team ev nl.
W here a country ha fi ve or more entrie , then the best fi ve
become a team. he committee has also made the deci ion
that if five entries are received from a region eg: Europe, then
a team will be formed.
T he competitjon designs used are from facetors around tbe
world and this year the three designs are from USA, Germany,
and A ustralia.
The 20 10 lnternational Faceting Challenge was won by a
R ussian facetor, who came out to Devonpol1 to receive his
award . Hopefull y we will see many facetor ' enter this event
Pull detail s are available fro m:
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M odbury North.
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