Mineralogical Society
of Tasmania Inc.

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The Society, Where and When we Meet:
Current Projects
Our Newsletter
Membership fees
Contacts
Links
Tasmania map

The society currently has over 40 members and is based in Hobart, Tasmania. Its members predominately come from South-East Tasmania, but we have members from around the state plus New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, WA and England.

We meet on the first Friday of every month (except December) in the Geology Dept main lecture theatre, University of Tasmania, Hobart. Meetings start at 7.00 pm.

Most meetings are well attended and we usually have minerals for sale, viewing and identification. Guest speakers are frequently featured, and a 'Mineral of the Month' session enables members to become better acquainted with various mineral species and groups.

Field trips are held most months, often in association with other clubs, with the venue being published in our newsletter.

The patron of the Society is Professor Ross Large, Geology Dept, University of Tasmania

The Mineralogical Society of Tasmania is a member body of the Tasmanian Lapidary and Mineral Association Incorporated (http://www.tasmanianlapidary.org.au/).

Current Projects:

The Society is active in promoting the collection and study of Tasmanian minerals and mineralogical sites. A special issue of the AJM on Tasmanian minerals is being planned.

Our Newsletter:

The Tasmanian Society's newsletter is published and mailed to members four times a year. It contains a program of events, information on topical issues, summaries of some talks, field trip reports, updates on Tasmanian mineralogy and interesting articles written by members.

Membership Fees:

  • Single Person: A$20.00
  • Family Membership: A$30.00

Society Contacts:

Postal Address:

PO Box 1111,
ROSNY PARK,
Tas, 7018 

President & editor:

Ralph Bottrill
Telephone: (03) 6267 1014 (A/Hrs.)
(03) 6165 4715 (Bus/Hrs.)
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Secretary:

Marnie Pope
Telephone: (03) 6244 2023
email: pope00@ozemail.com.au 

Vice President:

Bob Beattie 

Treasurer:

Marnie Pope
Telephone: (03) 6244 2023
email: pope00@ozemail.com.au

Field trips officer:

Vacant

 

Librarian:

Brett Chandler
email: bjrc@westnet.com.au

Tasmanian Gem and Mineral Links: http://www.tasmanianlapidary.org.au/

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