The Gemmological Association of Australia
Victoria Division
Contacts and Courses
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Gemmology is the
scientific study of gemstones. The GAA is a non-profit organisation
established in 1945 for people interested in learning about gemstones and
is recognised by the Jewellery industry both in Australia and overseas.
The GAA's aims include:
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To advance the science
of gemmology in Australia and in particular to encourage by all means the
more practical studies in gemmology.
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To provide an up to date
library and information bureau with reliable data for members.
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To provide an up to date
laboratory conducted by a qualified gemmologist for the testing of
gemstones.
Whether you are a
professional jeweller, a shop assistant, an Antique Dealer or a dedicated
hobbyist the GAA has a course to suit your needs.
With our
impressive building at 380 -382 Spencer St, West Melbourne we now have
even better facilities to offer you an ever-increasing range of courses to
help you increase your sales and your areas of expertise.
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Lecture room in Gemmology House,
Victoria |
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Postal: |
GAA (Victoria
Division Inc)
Post Office Box 14008, Melbourne City Mail Centre Vic 8001 |
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Address: |
Gemmology House
380-382 Spencer St
West Melbourne
Vic 3003 |
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Telephone: |
61 3 9326 6160 (Int)
(03) 9326 6160 (Aus) |
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Fax: |
61 3 9326 6150 (Int)
(03) 9326 6150 (Aus) |
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email: |
vic@gem.org.au |
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As a member you are able
to attend special guest lectures, member meetings and social events. You
will also have the assistance of members of the Association with endless
years of knowledge and experience. The GAA has an up to date library
facilities for your reference, where you can borrow books, journal and
videos to help increase your knowledge and aid you in your study.
Membership is open to all who are interested and is $154.00 per
year (Jan – Dec 2006), $50.00 Joining fee (once only fee to NEW
members).
Membership for over 60’s $121.00 (Senior
card/Pension card Number required.)
| President |
Katherine
Kovacs |
| Vice
Presidents |
Grant
Hamid
Katrina Marchioni |
| Secretary |
Chris
Holdsworth |
| Treasurer |
Cecil
Stott |
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Publicity and
Marketing |
Kathryn Wyatt |
 History
of the Victoria Division
On the 24th April 1946, a meeting was held for the purpose of considering the extension of GAA sponsored gemmological instruction into the state of Victoria. From there the newly formed Branch began to grow, diligently guided by enthusiastic, dedicated gemmologists.
In the early 1950’s the Branch, together with the Retail Jewellers Association of Victoria and the Horological Guild of Victoria, united to purchase premises in Richmond. This was the home of the GAA until 1998 when much larger, centrally situated premises were purchased in Spencer Street. Now the Division looks forward, well prepared to teach gemmology into the 21st century.
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