Sadly, Lawrence Dechard (‘Larry’) Queen Jnr. passed away in October. Larry was a bit of an expert on the geology and mining industry across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. His…
Brian Davis
Brian Davis passed away in 2025. He had been a country member of the Mineralogical Society of Victoria since 1999. Brian was a keen micromounter. He attended most of the…
Chris Jewson
Chris Jewson is a keen and knowledgeable mineral collector in Cornwall, England. I met Chris when he came to Australia back in 2006. We have kept in touch since. I…
Bernard (“Bernie”) Day (1927-2010)
Bernie was a well-known and well-liked Melbourne-based mineral collector. He was active in the Nunawading and District Lapidary Club where I first met him. Bernie, with wife Margaret, were also…
Steve Sorrell
Yes, me! Not only have I been a recipient of mineral specimens from others, but also from myself! How could this be you might ask. Well, in past times, I,…