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.

An Unexpected Adventure

During our travels we met two members of the Lismore Gem Club (NSW), Neil & Vicky with whom we shared our common interest and a passion to pick up a few rock samples along the way. Driving to Carnarvon we received a phone call from Neil “where are you?” After determining that we would be in the same place, Carnarvon for a week we managed to enjoy a happy hour or two and exchange notes.

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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.