Gemmological Association of Australia

The inaugural meeting of The Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA) was held in the School of Arts Building, Pitt Street, Sydney on 29 October 1945.[1][2]

The Association was formed to promote the education of the science of gemmology and the study of gemstones as a safeguard to the public against spurious stones.[3]

The association has divisions in six states of Australia, the smallest being Tasmania Division.[4]

References

  1. "To Study Gems.". The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 22 November 1945. p. 7. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  2. Home page, GAA. "Home page". Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  3. "Gemmological Society Formed.". The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954). Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia. 20 February 1947. p. 12. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
  4. Tasmania, GAA. "Tasmania Division". Retrieved 31 July 2013.

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