People And Thier Hobbies

A hobby of unusual and absorbing interest is pursued by Brett Tulloch. He collects gemstones and minerals. If you think there's nothing in this take another look at our front cover and see the amazing amount and range of colour to be found while indulging in this hobby.

Brett has been interested in his hobby for the past five or six years and now has a very extensive collection of specimens. Some of these have come from Australia (where he himself has prospected) and others have been gathered from all over the North Island. Brett is the son of Mr and Mrs L. O. Tulloch, Wainui Beach.

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Brett with some of his many specimens. Included in his collection is a fossil specimen (Cardium) which was found at Whatatutu and is 25,000,000 years old.

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Tektites from Whatatutu which are believed to be of extra-terrestial origin.

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Brett at his examin ation bench.

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A lighted display shelf shows to advantage the array of precious and semi-precious stones.