Australian Volcanoes- Gem and Mineral Genesis

Australian Volcanoes - Australia, harbors a secret: a network of dormant volcanoes in the coastal ranges, unknown to most people

Australian Volcanoes- Gem and Mineral Genesis Updated May 2026 authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did. Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Australia’s Volcanic Secrets Unraveling the Mystery of Australia’s Volcanoes Australian Volcanoes are many and diverse. Australia, often associated with its vast deserts and unique wildlife, harbors a hidden geological secret: a network of ancient volcanoes that … Read more

Find Gold in New South Wales

Find Gold in New South Wales !  Australia, boasts a rich gold mining history, attracting prospectors and enthusiasts for generations

Find Gold in New South Wales authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did. Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Where to Find Gold in New South Wales: A Brief Guide for Prospectors Updated May 2026 Find Gold in New South Wales! Australia boasts a rich gold mining history, attracting prospectors and enthusiasts for generations. While the gold rush … Read more

Inverell Diamond Mining 1875

Inverell Diamond Mining - Unearthing the Sparkle: Discovering the Hidden History of Diamond Mining in Inverell

Inverell Diamond Mining 1875 authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did. Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Updated april 2026 Inverell Diamond Mining, New South Wales (NSW), dates back to the late 19th century.   Inverell Diamond Mining – Unearthing the Sparkle: Discovering the Hidden History of Diamond Mining in Inverell Imagine a place where the glint of … Read more

Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg

Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg

Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Man charged with theft after allegedly swallowing Fabergé egg By Jack Guy and Hilary Whiteman 16 hr ago   The man allegedly swallowed a Fabergé James Bond Octopussy Egg locket. Faberge Police in New Zealand have charged a man … Read more

Australia’s Treasure Ships

Australia's Treasure Ships Australia holds a captivating secret, a graveyard of shipwrecks filled with gold and lost history

Australia’s Treasure Ships authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Sunken Dreams: Unearthing the Tales of Australia’s Treasure Ships Australia, a land of sun-drenched beaches and vast outback landscapes, also holds a captivating secret beneath its azure waters – a graveyard of shipwrecks, each carrying whispers of bygone eras and dreams of fortunes … Read more

The Batavia: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder in the Waters of Western Australia

The story of the Batavia, a Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship that met a tragic end on the treacherous reefs of the Houtman Abrolhos islands off the coast of Western Australia in 1629, is one of shipwreck, mutiny, and murder.

The Batavia: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder in the Waters of Western Australia authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu The Batavia: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder in the Waters of Western Australia The story of the Batavia is a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk in … Read more

The Welcome Stranger

The Welcome Stranger stands as a testament to the allure of Australia's gold rush era, a nugget of pure gold that continues to amaze.

The Welcome Stranger authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu The Welcome Stranger: Australia’s Giant Gold Nugget The “Welcome Stranger” stands as a testament to the allure of Australia’s gold rush era, a colossal nugget of pure gold that continues to fascinate and amaze. Discovered in 1869, this extraordinary find remains the largest … Read more

The Aga Khan Emerald

The Aga Khan Emerald, a captivating 37-carat Colombian emerald, has made headlines recently for its triumphant return to Christie's Geneva after a remarkable 55-year hiatus.

The Aga Khan Emerald authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu The Aga Khan Emerald: A Gem Steeped in History and Record-Breaking Price The Aga Khan Emerald, a captivating 37-carat Colombian emerald, has made headlines recently for its triumphant return to Christie’s Geneva after a remarkable 55-year hiatus. This magnificent gemstone not only … Read more

Sapphire in Central Queensland Gemfields

Sapphire in Central Queensland Gemfields is still mined today using small scale artisamal techniques.

Sapphire in Central Queensland Gemfields authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Sapphire Secrets of Central Queensland Nestled in the heart of Australia’s sun-drenched Central Queensland, a captivating geological wonder awaits: the Sapphire Gemfields. This region, renowned for its rich history and vibrant gemstone treasures, has been captivating treasure seekers and gemologists alike … Read more

Illawarra Lapidary Club Open Day and Christmas Market

Illawarra Lapidary Club Open Day and Christmas Market Sunday November 24th 2024 51 Meadow St, Tarrawanna, NSW

Illawarra Lapidary Club Open Day and Christmas Market authored by @jamesdumar.com Verified Identity via atproto-did.Verification Key: did:plc:7vknci6jk2jqfwsq6gkzu Illawarra Lapidary Club Open Day and Christmas Market Open Day and Christmas Market When: Sunday November 24th 2024 – 9am – 2pm Where: At the  Club House – 51 Meadow St, Tarrawanna, NSW Admission is FREE Stalls selling Crystals, Minerals, … Read more