Gilmore Bennet, known as Gil, was a Tamworth resident with an interest in geology – the study of the matter and processes that shape the earth, and lapidary – the art of cutting, polishing and engraving stones and gems. For over 20 years he collected geological specimens from Australia and around the world. In 2008 […]
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