This competition was introduced in 1973, by the Geelong Gem & Mineral Club Inc., to provide a vehicle, whereby lapidaries from all parts of the world could, by an exchange of ideas, and a comparison of methods, improve their artistic ability and skill.

The Clubs'Annual Gem Show will be heldon November 10th-11th 2012
Competitions are an important part of our show. any interested person are invited tosubmit entries in the Gemini International Cabochon Cutting Competition and the Brian Spicer Wire Wrapping Competition.

The Victorian Gem Clubs Association has a new website. For all your information about clubs, shows etc see www.victoriangemclubs.asn.au

Sunday “At Peridot Central”
Mount Shadwell, the Olivine Capital” of Australia.

Starting with a convoy of six cars to the Quarry just outside Mortlake, and the mandatory 10.30 start at the quarry face,
not less that 20 members of the Geelong Club & several members of the Warrnambool Club made their way to the
top of the quarry face to collect and“smash” Olivine “bombs” that were already piled.