There was a big interest in our hobby on the weekend, this was shown by the amount or people that turned out to try their hand at detecting. Everyone, especially the kids, were very interested and loved finding those old coins and silver tokens. There was also 30 prize tokens buried but only 11 were found, they seemed to be an elusive target, as they were made to sound a lot different to the everyday ‘dig me’ sounds that us detectorists are used to. The token finders were all very happy with their prizes.

The Relic, Coin, Gold, Gem and Bottle Displays were very popular with the visitors. Some awesome displays were on show again, it just keeps getting better. Leeann, with her relic and bottle collection is just outstanding, Anthony and his massive collection of world war 2 relics, uniforms, ammunition is great, you name it he has it. Trevor, from Relic and Treasure Recovery CQ, had a recirculating gold sluice set up and was quite a busy lad tending to all the people wanting to see it in action. There was also a gold panning station near by, where the kids were excited to see gold for the first time. Donnie, Justin and the guys were looking after them teaching the correct methods for panning. We also had stalls there from Justin at XP Metal Detectors the Aussie Detectorist, Minelab from Leading Edge Electronics Gladstone, Andrew from RAT, Relic and Treasure Hunters Australia, Gladstone Gem Rock and Mineral Club. Also, Donnie Pascoe gave a very informative talk on gold detecting and prospecting. He had everyone glued to their seats with his valuable information for newbies and old hands alike. To help feed all the crowds, we had a coffee van on hand and some wonderful burgers and beverages from the Calliope Rodeo Association.

We had a very successful raffle with 4 great prizes being donated by various Businesses, who we would like to thank very much…Leading Edge Electronics Gladstone, ‘Minelab’, XP Dues Australia the Aussie Detectorist and one of our club members Brett Phillips for his kind donations.

I would like to say a big thank you to Andrew Mason for his tireless work that he put into this event, it was such an outstanding success. I would also like to thank our members who displayed their relics and helped out throughout the day and a big thank you to the Calliope Rodeo Association for allowing us to use their grounds.

Pictures here 

We are very proud to say we have a World Metal Detecting Champion in our club. Trevor Emerson became the first ever World Metal Detecting Champion last weekend at the inaugural Championships held near Gympie in Queensland. I have to say a big thanks to Justin Cleghorn for organising such a massive event, what a huge effort to get something like this off the ground, fantastic job Justin.

Here is what Andrew Mason, our Club Vice President had to say after he arrived home from the Metal Detecting World Championship, I think this says it all…

“What a day at the Metal Detecting World Championship!! Unbelievable!! Makes me so proud to be a member of the CQDETECTORISTS for the way the guys pulled together to smash the competition out of the park. Thank you so much for giving it 1000% Beth, Kym, Leeann and especially Brett for standing out in the sun all day and getting it done. Also Brendon for representing in a different way with now 2 songs on the repitare. Trevor Emerson has won the World Metal Detecting Championship, he is a member as well. The event organiser, Justin Cleghorn is a club member! For a little hobby club in the Central Queensland area, to have so much impact on the International stage, I have no words. Deeply humbled, proud as punch, and guys, we worked our butts off Well Done!!”

Here is some video footage of the Metal Detecting World Championship and Leeann Middleton-Fisher’s fantastic relic display. Justin from Lost Treasurers has another awesome video from the Championship here. 

Have fun, happy hunting…

Come see us and try Metal Detecting with help from the CQ Detectorists . Bring your own detector, or borrow one of ours with instruction’s provided. Recover some interesting items in our token hunt, and maybe find a special token to win a prize!

We will have Historical relic displays, gem and gold fossicking information, burgers, sausages and cold drinks will be available. Come and meet Clegy from XP Deus and Donnie Pascoe from Pascoelads Prospecting.

$10 entry fee and kids are free. Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap.

Calliope Rodeo Grounds 3 Taragoola RD Calliope, Sunday October 20th, 9am-3pm.

What a fantastic venue to hold a General meeting, the old Leichhardt Hotel in Mt Morgan. Great old pub with delicious food and great hospitality. It was a very good turn out from our members, we also had quite a number of new members joining our wonderful club. I personally would like to say a big welcome to all the new members and hope you enjoyed the meeting as much as we did.

Andrew secured us a club permission at the showgrounds, a very old and historic place. The amount of people that would have visited there over the years to attend the annual shows and events would go back many decades. We were not let down with finds either, a number of pre-decimal coins were found, including pennys, half pennys, threepences and shillings. A couple of other ripper finds, being an old timers razor, a Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps Button and a Wide Bay Regiment Brass Shoulder Title Badge. There was also a liitle bit of jewellery, spendables, and a couple of old buckles found on the day.

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Brendan Atfield, one of our members has written a song for the Metal Detecting World Championship. Brendan also sings the song, have a listen and enjoy his catchy tune.

We had a small but good gathering at the polo cross club on Saturday. Was quite a warm old day and the flies loved us, the good old Aussie outdoors.

A few finds came out of the ground, although it was very hard. We really need a good drop of rain to soften things up. Among the odds and ends found were a few tokens a couple of the good old Aussie Pennies, horse saddle studs, a few nice buttons, saddle bling and buckles. We also found an array of QR lead seals in various conditions among the many lead head nails and bullets. Click here for pics guys.

Until next time round happy hunting!

Metal Detecting World Championship! Australia’s premiere Metal Detecting and Prospecting Event for all ages. $50.000 in Prizes to be Won, Including a 10 OZ bar of Pure GOLD.

September 27 – 28 – 29th 2019 Gympie QLD

YOU could be crowned the Metal Detecting World Champion and be awarded the Inaugural metal Detecting world Champion Trophy for 2019. Yes, YOU could be the first ever Metal Detecting World Champion. You just have to be there and take part …..

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
– EarlyBird Mates Rates for a limited time.
– Accommodation Options if you’d Like it done for you
– Entry To The Championship and Main Prize Draw Included.
– $50,000 AUD in Prizes to be Won
– Trophies Awarded to the Metal Detecting World Champion, Junior and Senior.

Links and more Info below:

Facebook Page for Metal Detecting World Championship.

Event Page and Details Here

Good gathering we had for our June 2019 meeting, we had a discussion about some very exciting times coming up for our little club. We also discussed future locations for meetings with a couple of camp site overnighters. We had a detect for a couple of hours after the meeting and a few cool finds were found. Leeann started with a Florin and then a beautiful Gold brooch. A few other nice little bits and pieces were found on the day including a lovely little silver ship button by Graham, click here for pictures guys.

Check out Marks Video from our Meeting.

 

 

Our May monthly meeting, what can I say…“Brilliant”. I am sure I speak for everyone in saying a big thank you to everyone involved to make this day possible. We were given permission to detect a special location, a big thanks to Anthony and Greg for allowing us into their “Honey Hole”. It was originally an old World War 2 training camp. There was some great finds on the day including Eagle Buttons, Threepence, Sixpence, Ammunition, Buckles, Jewellery, Rising Sun, Pocket Knife an awesome dog tag belonging to an American Soldier and a WW2 USA Flint.

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