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MT and sadly just leads to more and more places being placed out of bounds, as land owners just get fed up with the lack of respect shown to property and also the cost factor incurred to rectify their antics. . :mad:
Something as simple as a gate left open around a bore can result in thousands of dollars damage ................... not that I'm stating anything you are not already well aware of :/
 
Some people are all about self and no thought about the flow on of outcomes or costs to otherd.

And worst thing is they will often brag about it and most will smile and say / do nothing or pat the guy on the back.

Morals and ethics are gettimg harder to find in this time of self first at all costs.
 
I am amazed as I read through this what some people do
I go out to prospect for gold, I submit 40e's when the lease type requires it, always let station owners know I'll be heading out to their property and ask them if there's anything I need to keep a lookout for or avoid (like musters, wild dog packs etc).
I spent 2 months out there with my misses last year, it was our very first time, had I known that I'm among that kind of animal I'd have seriously thought about leaving her behind
It has never occurred to me to climb up a water tower to s*%t in it....never, or take some poor buggers fuel...ever, what a low life
As to the frustration the organisers and the paying prospectors feel about parasites following them, Id photograph them and out them for what they are, disperse mug shots along with vehicle details to the local caravan parks, pubs, servo's, diners, shopping centers etc who have the option to refuse them service
There used to be stocks to hold scum like that where the community to visit upon them their true feelings via a well aimed rotten tomato, or kick to the arse
Bring back the stocks!!!!!!
 
That's bloody ordinary behavior MT. He would have been lynched in the old days.

It also happens here in Central Vic. Where you do hundreds of hours of homework & start to find a few good spots. I don't know many times I've been in a remote part of the bush & gone back the next day to find some skulking parasite who drove past the day before in the same spot.

Perhaps not legally wrong, but they remind of the bin chickens scavenging around the local rubbish tip. Sneaky, lazy & not very bright!
 
Those stories are terrible.

Frustration builds when you hear of these sorts of behavior.

Good on you for fronting the b....s

As to the water hole story, ... such behavior is contemptible.
 
Many years ago, the bloke next door used to knock off my grandfather's firewood. That stopped however, after pop put a detonator in a block.
 
Hi Danny, no different bloke but I wont post his name here.
This bloke is basically harmless and relistically probably a nice enough guy, just a pain in the bum who can't find gold for himself and ends up being a pest following people who he thinks might be on to something.

Last year there were complaints from two mining companies about him being where he shouldn't be and I know he spent a fair amount of time following me about.
As much as his says it's only coincidental, what he doesn't realize is often while he's busy tooling about on his quad looking at tracks, boot prints and dig holes, he's being watched and in some instances filmed.
 
Hey MT

Thanks for the posts regarding the boof head/s

I/We were gearing up earlier in the year for a western adventure, but it looks like the year may get away from us, but a couple of questions if thats OK??

We have heard of some very sad stories coming out of the gold fields, ie rip offs, robbery etc

Do you have any pointers for those among who maybe planning the WA trek???

We think we got most things covered but it would be nice to from someone out there and doing it

Thanks in advance

Bazz
 
Bazz said:
Hey MT

Thanks for the posts regarding the boof head/s

I/We were gearing up earlier in the year for a western adventure, but it looks like the year may get away from us, but a couple of questions if thats OK??

We have heard of some very sad stories coming out of the gold fields, ie rip offs, robbery etc

Do you have any pointers for those among who maybe planning the WA trek???

We think we got most things covered but it would be nice to from someone out there and doing it

Thanks in advance

Bazz
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Yes but not that can be put up here as then over 12000 people will know what i have and what i do but put it this way i sleep well at night
 
Hi Bazz,

you are more likely to get robbed in the city. Most gold fields folk are warm, friendly and inviting and extremely helpfull.

Was talking to Cairnspom the other day, he ran out of fuel not far out of Laverton. A vehicle pulled over to see if he was okay and called up for help. A mines service truck responded and while Pom just wanted a few litres to get him into town, they filled his whole tank and begrudgingly excepted a slab of beer or money for a slab of beer. Pom can tell the story correctly if he escapes when he returns. :D

Yes stuff does go missing in van parks, so don't leave your gear out. Camp kitchens and fire pits are great places to meet and socialise with like minded folk. But there are a few who will use these areas and befriend you to gain your confidence. Don't flash your finds about, or be careful who you show. Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle just as you wouldn't in a city.

Stations do have a bit of a problem, mainly theft of tools, fuel and solar gear plus vandalism during prospecting season, and it is prospectors as we often have the video footage to prove it.
A neighbouring station has a big problem with some of the indigenous folk where as we don't. The difference being we treat them with the same respect we like to be treated with.
Towns can get a bit loud at night, usually alchohol related but nothing to really worry about.

On the whole, with a bit of common sence you will not have a problem at all.
 
7.62marksman said:
Bazz said:
Hey MT

Thanks for the posts regarding the boof head/s

I/We were gearing up earlier in the year for a western adventure, but it looks like the year may get away from us, but a couple of questions if thats OK??

We have heard of some very sad stories coming out of the gold fields, ie rip offs, robbery etc

Do you have any pointers for those among who maybe planning the WA trek???

We think we got most things covered but it would be nice to from someone out there and doing it

Thanks in advance

Bazz
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Yes but not that can be put up here as then over 12000 people will know what i have and what i do but put it this way i sleep well at night
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Yep! 7.62

Totally understood!!

The size and colour of underwear probably would fit into "too much Info" category

I'm like you, my best description of where I go looking is 2 hours from somewhere ]:D ]:D

For example I was originally going on my own but recent events ie lost prospectors, etc has led me to rethink that idea

anyway just putting out there
 
madtuna said:
Hi Bazz,

you are more likely to get robbed in the city. Most gold fields folk are warm, friendly and inviting and extremely helpfull.

Was talking to Cairnspom the other day, he ran out of fuel not far out of Laverton. A vehicle pulled over to see if he was okay and called up for help. A mines service truck responded and while Pom just wanted a few litres to get him into town, they filled his whole tank and begrudgingly excepted a slab of beer or money for a slab of beer. Pom can tell the story correctly if he escapes when he returns. :D

Yes stuff does go missing in van parks, so don't leave your gear out. Camp kitchens and fire pits are great places to meet and socialise with like minded folk. But there are a few who will use these areas and befriend you to gain your confidence. Don't flash your finds about, or be careful who you show. Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle just as you wouldn't in a city.

Stations do have a bit of a problem, mainly theft of tools, fuel and solar gear plus vandalism during prospecting season, and it is prospectors as we often have the video footage to prove it.
A neighbouring station has a big problem with some of the indigenous folk where as we don't. The difference being we treat them with the same respect we like to be treated with.
Towns can get a bit loud at night, usually alchohol related but nothing to really worry about.

On the whole, with a bit of common sence you will not have a problem at all.
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Thanks MT

Yep!! thats how we expected it to be but it doesn't hurt to enquire..

Mrs. Bazz is an administrator for one of the Aboriginal health communities here and I'm a firm believer in mutual respect

Thanks again for your reply, might try and catch up if we ever get our crap together.....

Cheers
 
madtuna said:
Yes stuff does go missing in van parks, so don't leave your gear out. Camp kitchens and fire pits are great places to meet and socialise with like minded folk. But there are a few who will use these areas and befriend you to gain your confidence. Don't flash your finds about, or be careful who you show. Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle just as you wouldn't in a city.

Stations do have a bit of a problem, mainly theft of tools, fuel and solar gear plus vandalism during prospecting season, and it is prospectors as we often have the video footage to prove it.
A neighbouring station has a big problem with some of the indigenous folk where as we don't. The difference being we treat them with the same respect we like to be treated with.
Towns can get a bit loud at night, usually alchohol related but nothing to really worry about.

On the whole, with a bit of common sence you will not have a problem at all.
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Sounds like a Saturday night on the Gold Coast.... Without the blood and broken bones tho.... :lol:

LW....
 
Hi Bazz. On our recent trip to WA, I was advised to never leave your detector visible in your car in town - you'll likely lose it and your window.
According to MT, camp grounds are a real "fish-bowl", so don't talk openly of gold finds, and keep your gear out of sight.
Most of the camp-ground folk were lovely people, but there were long-term ratbags there as well who resented new-comers. They're just ignorant bullys.
I also heard distant dog barkings out bush on a few occasions (not the howling of dingos around camp which I found soothing) and bought a hunting knife after hearing some stories of attacks. Only had a fold out Leatherman till then (30 secs in daylight to fold out a knife isn't good, and absolutely useless in dim light). Didn't need it, but definitely feel safer with it.
Finally, prepare for the mud or red dust depending on the time of year!!!!!
Thanks MT for some great advice - a real bush gent :Y:
 
Never put stickers of Products you have bought on your Car.... Save them for the Workshop Toolbox.... :D Then again I probably wouldn't stay in CP's.... Bush camp is my choice... And Trail Cameras...

LW...
 
shite happenings MT.
Just done my 3rd land court case appearance just for one of our leases, and the State still cant make its ****** mind up, so adjourned for another 2 months..
Most of my legal miner friends have left me out to dry because I thought we could all have a bit of fun... but they, and me, are feeling the pinch, and more shite is no doubt gonna happen up our way, when it gets too hard to pay for it legally, your gonna have to steal it eh..... ****** wild west..
 

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