[meteorite-list] meteorite hunting in Western Australia

From: Michael Murray <mmurray_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:36:54 -0600
Message-ID: <FAAD8B88-823C-4ADA-A746-0A20434D4630_at_montrose.net>

Mr. Axelsson wrote: "I just want to test my luck and finally find a
meteorite myself"

Thinking about the moment when you have to hand over your first find,
I can't help but suggest going someplace else where what you find can
be yours to keep. Meteorites are all over the globe. Find a piece of
private land in a country where the owner will come to terms with you
keeping the stone once found. BTW, not grumbling about AU's laws
here. Just thinking that you deserve to keep your first find. I
know I would not want to give up such a find. The story comes to
mind about the two guys finding the "Old Woman" meteorite. You know
about that one, right?
Mike in CO


On Jul 11, 2008, at 1:25 PM, G?ran Axelsson wrote:

> 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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