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14 March, 2025

Colourful treasures on display

THE Wannon Rooms was a hive of colour and treasures last weekend with the hosting of the Warrnambool Gem Club Show.

By Staff Writer

Barb Chivers with her grandchildren, Shanari and Aleira May.
Barb Chivers with her grandchildren, Shanari and Aleira May.

The event saw traders and collectors travel from far and wide to exhibit and enjoy a wide range of beautiful fossils, minerals, rocks, gemstones and jewellery.

Gem cutting and polishing demonstrations proved popular with the crowd, as did the lucky dips and raffles.

Warrnambool sisters Elsie and Zara Packer enjoy a close look at how gems are washed with club member, Alan Altmanu.
Kay Keen and Martin Gubecka from the Warrnambool Gem Club with some of the club’s exhibits.
Warrnambool Gem Club member Helen Butrumlis was happy to talk to visitors on the weekend.
Costa travelled from the Gold Coast for last weekend’s event.
Exhibitor Josh Bovingdon travelled from Sunbury with his range of gems he has collected from all over the world.
Last weekend’s display brought crowds to the Wannon Rooms, with people eager to have a close look at the gems.

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