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Not a bad result this weekend - Took advantage of the nice weather we had
gavin  
Posted : Monday, 9 May 2016 3:42:52 PM(UTC)
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Managed to get out for a play over the west coast and was well rewarded :)
gavin attached the following image(s):
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GoldPandemic  
Posted : Monday, 9 May 2016 6:55:15 PM(UTC)
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Pretty good haul for a short play.
Damn, wish I was there. Apparently accommodation in Westport is a steal, now that they're closing the coal mine.
Treasure/coins: $1
Other artifacts: 1888 button
Lead: 914g
Copper: 46
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digahole!!  
Posted : Monday, 9 May 2016 8:33:10 PM(UTC)
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Excellent. Well done. Good to see some pics again. Detecting? Or other?
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Sluicebox  
Posted : Monday, 9 May 2016 10:57:12 PM(UTC)
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Geez, nice haul gavin. Am back in aussie again and going out with some local nugget hunters here in QLD.Hope to post soon.
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madsonicboating  
Posted : Tuesday, 10 May 2016 11:08:13 AM(UTC)
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very nice Gavin!
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Sailor  
Posted : Tuesday, 10 May 2016 6:32:33 PM(UTC)
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Great to see the weekend was a success for you friend,unfortunately had to leave Sunday on the ship ,and earlier than expected .Hat,s off to the weather patterns.
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