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« Reply #30 on: May 17, 2010, 04:06:27 am »
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        hi Hardluck

  I think that could be it  Cool Does that book mention the storie you had poasted earlier about the German find of daimonds in QLD?  ill be going to get a copie of that book asap! As i remember it was full of great stories. It would be nice to se a few more good Aussie treasures on this forum.
 
 

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« Reply #31 on: May 17, 2010, 05:00:31 am »
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Hello Goldnboy

No not the story of the German who allegedly found Diamonds in North Queensland. That story was mentioned from a fairly rare book called "Lost Mines and Treasures of Northern Australia" By F G Brown.. This book was first published in 1983 and later again in 1988.

Another one to add to your collection.  Cheesy

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« Reply #32 on: May 20, 2010, 03:34:32 am »
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hello Hardluck
 Thanks for the info., In an earlier posting i mentioned a police officer who retired after finding a nice blue in the same area , northern QLD. IL be able to meet with the women who knew of the storie in a couple of weeks from now. Perhaps he was after the lost german mine"
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 Re daimond hunting with a sluce box.
 all gravels should be of a similer size, Maby only a few mills differance. Say 5-8mm , 3-5  , 8-11 ... for the recovery beezwax can be used , i think its also with petrollium jelly,a fine layer of jelly on top is my guess. Say 3mm application total. this will catch the daimonds while the other stones pass. Im no expert but from what ive gathered it works. Perhaps do some bench testing with some low grade stones for starters
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« Reply #33 on: May 20, 2010, 03:51:02 am »
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Hello Goldnboy

Part of the process is to run your gravel though a series of graded sieves. careful to always inspect sieves for larger stones. Cannot beat a well trained diamond detecting eye. Wink

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« Reply #34 on: May 20, 2010, 03:59:18 am »
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  Hello Hardluck

 Yes the sieves, a good part of any daimond hunters kit. I think i still have 2020 vision. So where should i start to look in NZ Hardluck?
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« Reply #35 on: May 20, 2010, 04:39:10 am »
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Hello Goldnboy

Check where diamonds were historically claimed. See my post on NZ Diamonds, Alford forest area. But please do your research first. Time spent in reconnaissance is seldom wasted. In thunting terms that means research and more research.

Do not let your dreams over ride realities. You can see much of that in Yamashita forums. In mining or treasure hunting make decisions with your head and not your heart. you have to research yourself and decide if it is worth looking for this alleged diamond pipe.

Only when you are sure that you have all angles covered and always plan your project to meticulous detail.

Look at what items you need, research the area. get permission if you are on some ones land, preferably permission and sharing arrangements in writing. Get detailed topographic maps and used goggle earth to help plan your search. Get yourself a prospecting permit. But that does not mean you have the right to access to private property. Remember treat land owners with respect as it reflects on all of us.

 There are many mining geological maps available of the reliant areas in question. Wellington public and national libraries would be a must to visit. I was there last year on business.

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« Reply #36 on: May 20, 2010, 05:50:16 am »
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 hello Hardluck

 Thanks for your advice and il check your post on the NZ daimonds. I havnt herd of this Alford forrest or cant remember of it.  I agree about the geological maps. Sometimes there are also very small clues that you can stumble across. All and any info is good apart from the obvious rubbish Cool

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« Reply #37 on: May 20, 2010, 06:03:36 am »
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Hello Goldnboy

Alford Forest is a locality in the South Island on or near the Canterbury plains? It was extensively logged in the 19th century.

You can goggle earth it for more details. To find the exact place try the NZ department of mines or equivalent  they may keep all historical records. Failing that try the national library.

Here is picture of an approximate area near Alford Forrest.

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« Reply #38 on: May 20, 2010, 06:15:21 am »
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 Hello Hardluck
 thanks for the info , i plan to look into this some more. I have come across a story of daimonds around that part of NZ. Well i remember something of finds in Canterbury.

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« Reply #39 on: November 22, 2016, 01:49:39 am »
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 A little info about the Monte Christo Diamond Mine
 

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