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Post by Ric on Jan 16, 2017 20:00:22 GMT 10
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Post by shivan on Jan 16, 2017 20:04:37 GMT 10
It is getting really bad Ric.
Bob and Fran (Franma) also had some gear stolen from Oallen recently....
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nuggethill
God of the Goldfields
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Post by nuggethill on Jan 16, 2017 20:21:54 GMT 10
The Martin Marks sluices are all green fiberglass and you will see what they look like in the old G.G & T mags under the adds "Martin Marks Sluices"
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Post by Ric on Jan 16, 2017 20:47:59 GMT 10
The Martin Marks sluices are all green fiberglass and you will see what they look like in the old G.G & T mags under the adds "Martin Marks Sluices" They are also not that popular so should be noticeable straight away by most people who have been round the game for some years |
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Post by bushgold on Jan 23, 2017 18:08:58 GMT 10
Hi there I'm the one who got his prospecting gear stolen from beside the creek at Tuena can you please keep an eye on your gear when you go there thay took every thing I would hate it to happen to someone else.......... I was going to pack up my gear that night and set it back up in the morning but I thought I'm only camping over there........I was wrong........... I heard them down there that night and thought nothing of it....wrong again.............. anyway keep an eye on your gear.....
Thanks Bushgold
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Post by mushmouse on Jan 23, 2017 23:34:44 GMT 10
Sorry to hear about this Bushgold. It's gotten pretty sad when you can't even leave your gear near your camp out in the bush. I know fisho's around here are so sick of replacing smashed windows in their cars on the foreshore when they take their boat out - they just take their valuables and leave windows down because it's that prevalent - its not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. Will keep an eye out down here in the N.E. Maybe some unsuspecting prospector buys it second hand. Couldn't see a fellow fossicker knocking off gear - just a lowdown thief chasing a quick dollar as they would be too lazy to actually use it.  |
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Post by jeffu on Jan 24, 2017 3:56:56 GMT 10
Will keep my eye open. Haven't seen a Martin Marks sluice around for about 3 years and like Ric said, they are easy to recognize. But that's a low act.  Times are changing. I had a couple of bits of gear stolen 20 years ago, caught the culprit, it was a Water Rat. Looks like the Rats now have 2 legs. Take care everyone. Jeff |
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Post by phillip on Jan 24, 2017 16:11:44 GMT 10
a 4/10 with a bit of birdshot should keep the buggars away
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Post by bushgold on Jan 24, 2017 17:03:31 GMT 10
Sorry to hear about this Bushgold. It's gotten pretty sad when you can't even leave your gear near your camp out in the bush. I know fisho's around here are so sick of replacing smashed windows in their cars on the foreshore when they take their boat out - they just take their valuables and leave windows down because it's that prevalent - its not a matter of 'if' but 'when'. Will keep an eye out down here in the N.E. Maybe some unsuspecting prospector buys it second hand. Couldn't see a fellow fossicker knocking off gear - just a lowdown thief chasing a quick dollar as they would be too lazy to actually use it. Yes it's pretty bad I've been going there for about 10 years and always left it beside the river.........but then again you don't know what assholes or scum have moved in to the area since last time I was there looking for a quick buck.......... I hope it was not a fellow fossicker as how would they like it if thay every thing taken from them................I hear you about the fishos.......some scum bags around thanks bushgold |
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Post by bushgold on Jan 24, 2017 17:24:18 GMT 10
Will keep my eye open. Haven't seen a Martin Marks sluice around for about 3 years and like Ric said, they are easy to recognize. But that's a low act. Times are changing. I had a couple of bits of gear stolen 20 years ago, caught the culprit, it was a Water Rat. Looks like the Rats now have 2 legs. Take care everyone. Jeff Yes it is a very low act these rats had 6 legs 2 each and are just low life scum |
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Post by Andy on Jan 24, 2017 19:02:58 GMT 10
Sorry to hear about your gear being stolen bushgold. It's a real mongrel act. I quite often think about who might be around when I'm away from camp, detecting. At least I'm usually close enough to hear the car alarm go off if someone breaks into the wagon. Plus I have a couple of surprises around the camp that I won't divulge here, if you get my meaning. 
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Post by aussiedigga on Feb 19, 2017 16:32:30 GMT 10
Back in the day the old timers in the gold fields used to fire off a rifle or pistol 🔫 from time to time during the night to stop the night thieves from digging there claims under candle light and if anyone approached there camp without saying there name and letting them know , they had the right to shoot them , no questions asked !!! Hence why you find a lot of old timers muskets etc in gold fields , sorry to hear about your gear mate
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