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What was your experience like with the Gold Police? C.

The Murraylands Gem and Mineral Club are holding an event called Palmer Rockerama "crystal and craft fair" on Sat April 30 to Sun May 1. The SA Metal Detecting Championships are held on the Sunday. Major sponsors are Garrett and Minelab, so some good prizes are on offer. Whos going? I will be...

Over Easter an old prospector mate lost his hearing aids when he took off his jumper. Some where around Talbot and Amherst, so please keep an eye out. Hes 88yrs old and still swings his detector. Sheryl

You stepped back, and slid down the wall of a 15 foot mine shaft. Your only slightly hurt, but only have your nugget scoop and a knife with you, as you dropped your pick up top. Whats the best and easiest way to dig foot holes to climb out. Its a rectangle hole.

Found these 3 while detecting for gold. Apart from the button anyone know what the other two things are? Cheers, Sheryl l

Hope no one was seriously injured in the bush just north of Amherst on Saturday arvo. Saw 2 Ambo's heading up a bush track, and was told SES and Police went there as well. Anyone know what happened? Sheryl

Hi all. I had a pretty slow start with the SDC, detecting all day for about 40 lead shot and no gold. I did pick up a nice old button though. Sunday i thought time to try a new spot, as i had detected the parimeters of our camping area. Turned out to be a wise decision. I stopped by an area that...

Research is a necessity. Recently my brother and i came across a book with an old map in it, roughly 1860's. It took some time, but i converted the "places of interest" onto a current map. Some roads were named differently, others moved, ect. Of interest to me firstly was an old church, as it...

Hi all. I have just joined the local gem club. What are the essential bits and pieces you would recommend buying first. Have started my first cab. Cheers Sheryl.

Hi all, I need to purchase some underwater headphones for my AT Pro. Just wondering if the blue Garrett ones are any good, or what would you recommend? Cheers, Sheryl

Hi all. The other day I found my very first coin, it was a tarnished 20c at an old park. Then 20 mins later a 1913 half penny, boy did I do a happy dance! My first pre-decimal, yahoo! LOL. Finished up with a sixpence as well, its still soaking as it was really crusty! Ring pulls and canslaw...

My Name is Sheryl and I have a Minelab X-Terra 705, had it a couple years now. I love getting out in the bush and camping, so swinging a detector was just a natural progression. Have not found any gold but keep on dreaming, one day. Like the sayings- Swing Low & Slow. And- If in doubt, Dig it...