Malachite
WARRNAMBOOL GEM CLUB
Close up view of Canadian Ammonite shell
2018 Warrnambool Gem Show: The 2018 Gem Show, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the club’s existence, was held at the Warrnambool Primary School Hall on the 6th & 7th of January. Club members worked from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Thursday, setting up the tables and electricity supply. Friday was for setting up the club stall and display cases; and assisting the traders who arrived throughout the day. A good effort by all members concerned. Members entered a great selection of display cases reflecting the work done at the club. They were of a high standard and the voting for the ‘popular showcase’ award was very tight with the A. Altmann and J. Fisher taking the top spots. On Saturday the weather forecast was for a top temperature of 42 degrees, not great in a stadium without air-conditioning. However, with the doors closed the building stayed about 10 degrees cooler than outside until mid afternoon when it reached 34 degrees inside (42 outside), before the ‘cool change’ arrived. We had an excellent crowd in the morning but it was quiet after lunch. Sunday was pleasant and cool, with a good crowd attending throughout the day. Members and traders were kept busy and comments from traders and the public confirmed the feelings of members, that is was the best show we have run at this venue. Members appreciated the support of the public, traders, the Warrnambool City Council and the many businesses which provided sponsorship for the show.
L: Heart of Shona’ had a range of carvings which were very popular. R: General view of show L: A display case showing some nice glass work by a Kay. R: Amethyst themed display case by Janice. L: Larry selling Australian gems he has collected. R: Faceting demonstration by John.
2023 Warrnambool Gem Show The 2023 gem show was held at the new location of the ‘Our Lady Help of Christians’ Primary School Hall, 2 Selby Rd., Warrnambool. The new location was necessary as our previous location was no longer available. The new site offered a larger and better lit hall with good off-street parking. However, it did require more signage to direct show visitors to the correct location. Visitor numbers were good on both days though the crowd reduced on Saturday afternoon due to 34 deg. C temperatures in the afternoon. Club members were kept busy during the show which proved popular with the public and helped raise funds for the club.
2025 Warrnambool Gem Show: The show was held at the Wannon Rooms in the Warrnambool Show grounds, Koroit.St., 7th and 8th of March. The facility is good and easily located but a large number of events on the weekend reduced attendance at our show. The club will revert to a January show next year. The photos below give you some flavour of the facility and some of the club display cases. Top photo: view of traders area. Second row: tumble polished gems by Alan A. Third row: L : cabachons & faceted gems by Steve H. R: cabachons by kay K. Fourth row: L: cabs & silver work by Martin G, R: cabachons by Kay K.
Elbaite crystals
WARRNAMBOOL GEM CLUB
Close up view of Canadian Ammonite shell
2018 Warrnambool Gem Show: The 2018 Gem Show, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the club’s existence, was held at the Warrnambool Primary School Hall on the 6th & 7th of January. Club members worked from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Thursday, setting up the tables and electricity supply. Friday was for setting up the club stall and display cases; and assisting the traders who arrived throughout the day. A good effort by all members concerned. Members entered a great selection of display cases reflecting the work done at the club. They were of a high standard and the voting for the ‘popular showcase’ award was very tight with the A. Altmann and J. Fisher taking the top spots. On Saturday the weather forecast was for a top temperature of 42 degrees, not great in a stadium without air-conditioning. However, with the doors closed the building stayed about 10 degrees cooler than outside until mid afternoon when it reached 34 degrees inside (42 outside), before the ‘cool change’ arrived. We had an excellent crowd in the morning but it was quiet after lunch. Sunday was pleasant and cool, with a good crowd attending throughout the day. Members and traders were kept busy and comments from traders and the public confirmed the feelings of members, that is was the best show we have run at this venue. Members appreciated the support of the public, traders, the Warrnambool City Council and the many businesses which provided sponsorship for the show.
Heart of Shona’ had a range of carvings which were very popular. A display case showing some nice glass work by a Kay. Larry selling Australian gems he has collected.
Faceting demonstration by John. Amethyst display by Janice. General view of show
2023 Warrnambool Gem Show The 2023 gem show was held at the new location of the ‘Our Lady Help of Christians’ Primary School Hall, 2 Selby Rd., Warrnambool. The new location was necessary as our previous location was no longer available. The new site offered a larger and better lit hall with good off-street parking. However, it did require more signage to direct show visitors to the correct location. Visitor numbers were good on both days though the crowd reduced on Saturday afternoon due to 34 deg. C temperatured in the afternoon.
2025 Warrnambool Gem Show: The show was held at the Wannon Rooms in the Warrnambool Show grounds, Koroit.St., 7th and 8th of March. The facility is good and easily located but a large number of events on the weekend reduced attendance at our show. The club will revert to a January show next year. The photos below give you some flavour of the facility and some of the club display cases. Top photo: view of traders area. Second row: tumble polished gems by Alan A. Third row: L: cabachons & faceted gems by Steve H. R: cabachons by kay K. Fourth row: L: cabs & silver work by Martin G, R: cabachons by Kay K.