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VALE Ralph Norgate Smith

VALE Ralph Norgate Smith VGCA Life Member, Past President and Vice-President Passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday 10th February in his 91st year.In 1966 Ralph and his wife...

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Essendon Club Celebrates 40 Years

Ralph Smith reflects on the 40th Anniversary of the club he co-founded in 1969. In 1966 my wife, Doreen, was shopping in a Melbourne department store and saw a gemstone display showcase which...

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Tribute To Tony Annear

Tony Annear, our recently retired VGCA Secretary, sadly passed away on 19th May 2005. A large gathering of family and friends (including a great representation from the lapidary community) came...

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The First Victorian Lapidary Club

2003 saw the 50th anniversary of Australian Lapidary and it seems appropriate to have a look at the origins of the hobby in Victoria. The idea for the first Lapidary Club in Victoria was born...

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Casino AFG 2011 Seminar & Workshops

16 October 2011 Elma & Don Butler
Australian Facetors Guild 2011 Seminar & Workshops held at Casino NSW   Following a week with family at Weethalle ( 50kms west of West Wyalong) we journeyed to Casino NSW to attend the AFG 2011 Workshops and Seminar, from the…
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