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Post by Andy on Jan 20, 2012 15:09:18 GMT 10
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Post by jeffu on Jan 20, 2012 15:24:36 GMT 10
Already signed it Andy, signature no. 81.
All those that haven't signed yet, PLEASE do.
Jeff
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john
Super Sluicer
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Post by john on Jan 20, 2012 16:22:36 GMT 10
21 out of 867,time to stand up for our hobby,everyday i notice dozens of us on this forum while your here click on the link and sign up.2 minutes is all it takes.please do this ,it could be NSW,Vic, next.
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kent
Hopeful Prospector
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Post by kent on Jan 22, 2012 7:42:24 GMT 10
Hi Andy. My name is Kent i'm a new member just getting into prospecting after moving to Victoria. In a previous thread you mentioned that it's is not allowed to pan in the pool below the woodshed falls near Beechworth. I wanted to ask why this is? And also why not to drink the water?
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Post by Andy on Jan 23, 2012 20:04:35 GMT 10
G'day Kent. Welcome to the forum.
The pool below Woolshed Falls is part of the classified historic site in that area & is in the Beechworth Historic Park. Included in that same historic site are the Falls themselves, the area at the top of the falls & all of that creek that runs from Chiltern Rd direction into the top of the falls.
The other creek that comes in near the top of the falls & flows under the first wooden bridge on McFeeters Rd, coming from Chiltern Rd, is Spring Creek. This starts at Lake Sambell out the back of Beechworth at the end of Junction Rd, & flows through town behind High St, then crosses High St just past the servo at the bottom end of town at the bridge heading towards Wangaratta, as it flows into The Gorge. Beechworth Historic Park is all that bushland you see behind the houses on the other side of the road from the servo.
Panning etc in the entire length of this creek is also prohibited, as it is also in the same historic site classification as the Falls.
You are allowed to start panning or sluicing downstream from the first left hand bend downstream from the pool at the bottom of the falls.
The creek water is polluted with many toxins that were used in the 1800's/early1900's & also gets the run off from when the sewage ponds on McFeeters Rd overflow after heavy rains. The overflow runs straight into Spring Ck. Actually if you park near that first wooden bridge & walk a couple of hundred metres upstream, you'll see the overflow pipe sticking out of the outside bank of the ponds.
Don't let what I just said above put you off. I lived/camped along the creek for 4 years. You can wash, swim, pan, sluice, or do anything else in the creek & you won't get sick. Just don't drink it, even after being boiled. I personally know 2 blokes who ended up in the hospital for weeks because they refused to believe that drinking that creek water was bad for you.
If you have a cut or scratch or something, it might fester, but that's easily fixed with some Dettol.
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goldrocs
Super Sluicer
May the river give up its gold
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Post by goldrocs on Jan 25, 2012 14:35:03 GMT 10
Just signed up dont let this goverment shut out the little man
and let the big mines have a free run......
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Post by donnybrook on Jan 25, 2012 15:06:47 GMT 10
goldrocs, Keep it going it is our hobby. Your family could also agree to the petition if they like your hobby.
Very important. We need support so spread the word.
donnybrook
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Post by aushunter on Jan 25, 2012 17:07:29 GMT 10
Done and Dusted
Brad..
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Post by kajana on Jan 25, 2012 21:18:57 GMT 10
Just signed lets all stand together for the cause no matter where it is in this great land
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Post by bandit on Jan 25, 2012 22:12:20 GMT 10
Signed and +1'd on G+
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gef12
Claim Staker
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Post by gef12 on Feb 2, 2012 20:39:43 GMT 10
Hi All
I sent the ministers an email and link to the petition on 26 Jan 2012...
I have a reply this day from Minister Vatskalis ..
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On behalf of the Hon Kon Vatskalis, Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources, I would like to acknowledge your email dated 26 January 2012 regarding Petition against the NT Mining Act and Regulations 2011.
Your correspondence is being actioned.
Thank you
Kylie Bell
Ministerial Assistant to
Hon Kon Vatskalis MLA
Minister for Health
Minister for Children and Families
Minister for Child Protection
Minister for Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources
unquote ..
I wont hold my breath ...
and a big thanks to all for your support ....
cheers for now
Gef
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Post by johnboy on Feb 7, 2012 9:18:55 GMT 10
Hi, my name is Johnboy from Yeppoon Queensland. I just joined up on 7/feb/2012.
Looking forward to speaking to other menbers in regards to metal detecting & places to go.
Cheers
Johnboy
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Post by i8work on Feb 7, 2012 22:25:35 GMT 10
G'day Andy, Signed.
Are you going to Elderado at Easter?
I'll see you there if you are.
Cheers, Andy
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Post by travist on Feb 10, 2012 16:59:43 GMT 10
Signed #525 got in a bit late.
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joedigs
God of the Goldfields
It's like the gold rush again.
Posts: 906
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Post by joedigs on Feb 17, 2012 20:02:26 GMT 10
I got #532 yestarday
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