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  1. Jayse

    Tarnagulla Victoria information and questions

    Hi all, I am looking at heading out to Tarnagulla tomorrow (weather permitting), can anyone tell me where I can and Where I cannot detect? I would also like some info on Smythesdale & Cressy please. Cheers Jayse
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    Field Trip

    Thanks for the tip Maccka I should have realised this and a bit late now. I am thinking of going solo to Daylesford or Dolly's Creek in Morrisons as I live in Geelong.
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    Field Trip

    Hi everyone, I have lately been detecting for gold but now I have a pan set I wouldn't mind getting into Gem and Mineral fossicking. I have also been fortunate to be taught by a resident at the aged care home I work at how to operate a faceting machine and how to facet gems. Are there any clubs...
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    Sapphires, Rubies, Zircons - field trip wanted Daylesford area

    I know this is a very very old post but I am looking at heading to Daylesford today to Gem fossick and I am wondering if anyone can tell me if Sailors Creek is a good area to pan for gems and gold? Could I detect around this area if I got the detector bug? Jayse
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    Panning around Sailors Creek, Daylesford area

    Morning all, I thinking of going out today to test my new pan kit and been looking online for an area to pan. I have found Sailors Creek around the Daylesford area. Can anyone tell me of the area and if it is good for panning both Gold and Gems as well as metal detecting in case I get the...
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    Gem & Mineral Prospecting

    Lol... You are right I have been watching recordings of Prospector on 7Mate. I was hoping there might be areas that I could dig and pan for gems.
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    Gem & Mineral Prospecting

    Hi All. Can anyone help me? I am looking for an area between Geelong and Ballarat to prospect or pan for Gems & Minerals. I due to get married on 24th April and would love to find the perfect gem to use as a wedding ring rather than buy one from a store. Any help would be greatly...
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    Detecting around Daisy Hill/Maryborough area

    Thanks OldHand and BigWave. I had a look on Parks Vic website and it showed two areas of Paddy's Ranges one a no go and the other ok for prospecting. I am trying to work out how to use GeoVic website and if it is relevant and up to date.
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    Where to Gold Pan near Between Geelong and Maryborough

    Ugh... Deadly snakes no thanks, but thanks for the heads up Maltisau
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    Detecting around Daisy Hill/Maryborough area

    Thanks for the advice ProspectorPete :)
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    Where to Gold Pan near Between Geelong and Maryborough

    Someone I spoke to today mentioned Lal Lal as a spot to pan, never heard of the place
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    Detecting around Daisy Hill/Maryborough area

    Can anyone tell me about Clunes and Talbot?
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    Detecting around Daisy Hill/Maryborough area

    Thanks guys I am just wonder if I should work around the old diggings and mounds of rock and dirt left behind. How do I recognise an old water way?
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    Where to Gold Pan near Between Geelong and Maryborough

    Thanks everyone I going to spend this arvo going through videos on how to correctly pan if there is any right or wrong way.
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    Detecting around Daisy Hill/Maryborough area

    Hi All, I am looking at heading out to do some detecting and panning tomorrow. I have looked on some maps and have chosen the Daisy Hill/Maryborough area to check out and maybe Clunes on the way. I have chosen the Sing Track, Daisy Hill as a possible area to visit. Can anyone please tell me...
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