[meteorite-list] meteorite hunting in Western Australia

From: Göran Axelsson <axelsson_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:25:49 +0200
Message-ID: <4877B3BD.5020507_at_acc.umu.se>

Hi and thanks for the answer!

I was aware of the export laws and had no intention of bringing any
meteorite back home without permit. But that it belongs to the
government in WA was a surprise.
How could there be so many Millbillillies around with that law? Is it a
new interpretation or a new law?

If (big if) I would find a meteorite where should I leave it?

I just want to test my luck and finally find a meteorite myself, if it
ends up in a museum that is fine with me.

I still have a few days before I go out in the wild... well, I decided
to not stray too far out from the main roads, it should be enough round
to cover for this vacation anyhow.

/Goran

Norbert & Heike Kammel wrote:
> Hi Goeran/List,
>
> just a quick note to remind you that Federal laws protect meteorites
> found in Australia and it is an offence to export one without a
> permit. *In Western Australia and South Australia legislation means
> that meteorites are the property of the Government and must be lodged
> with an appropriate Museum.* In other States, the finder is able to
> keep a meteorite.
> Also please keep in mind that the areas are VERY remote and not so
> easy accessable.
> It is advisable to travel at least with two relyable 4WD's, one driver
> experienced in Outback travelling.
> Even though it is now winter time and often rainy carry enough water
> and food in case you get bogged. Also a SatPhone or HF Radio would be
> adviseable to carry.
> The better fields are more east from Kalgoolie, like the Camel Donga
> strewnfield, in the Nullarbor Plain.
>
> Anyway, Welcome to Australia, and have a great time.
>
> Best regards from Down-Under,
>
> Norbert Kammel
> IMCA # 3420
>
> G?ran Axelsson wrote:
>> Hi list!
>>
>> I'm currently sitting 50 meters from the Indian Ocean and planning my
>> vacation in Australia. In about a week I will have a lot of free time
>> and I wanted to spend one week hunting for meteorites here in western
>> Australia.
>> I know that I probably can't bring any stones back home but I still
>> want to hunt.
>>
>> Is there any good places to hunt between Perth and Kalgoorlie or in
>> that area?
>> Any other places in Western Australia that I should visit?
>>
>> Is there any description of the meteorite field in Camel Donga? That
>> is an area I would like to spend a couple of days in.
>>
>> Any other tips for me?
>>
>> Apart from meteorite hunting, I'm invited to a wedding and I'm going
>> to hunt for gold so I have my metal detector with me.
>>
>> /G?ran
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