Elbaite crystals
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.
Faceting
demonstration
by John.
Amethyst
display by
Janice.
General view
of show