 The “Friends of the E. de C. Clarke Earth Science Museum” group has been in existence since the end of 1990, shortly after the refurbished Museum was opened. It was formed as a result of many requests from interested visitors inspired by the new Museum.
The “Friends” is made up of a wide range of people of varying ages and skills, but linked by their common interest in Earth Science. They are actively involved in increasing public awareness of the science of geology and the existence of the Museum, chiefly by voluntarily staffing it from 2pm until 5 pm every Sunday afternoon, and by helping in other ways.  A newsletter including geological articles keeps members informed about talks, workshops, outings and field trips. Members each pay $2 at talks and workshops to help cover our group insurance, but otherwise there are no fees and it is free to join.
Unless you wish to help in other ways, perhaps by assisting with curation or the construction of displays, or by giving a donation, you will need to choose one or two Sunday afternoons a year when you will staff the Museum for three hours so it can be enjoyed by visitors. The Security staff see to the opening and locking up of the Museum and can assist with any problems during your session.  Field trips are at members (and the Curator's!) own expense, although we try to keep costs down and the emphasis is on enjoyment. Rather than being simple collecting trips, our excursions are stimulating experiences during which we discover not only some of the interesting rocks and minerals of our State, but also how they relate to our dynamic Earth and its processes in Space and Time.
See the latest Newsletter for a sample of our activities. Use Adobe Reader to open the pdf file below. Any queries about the Friends can be directed to the Curator (see details on this website), to Allan Hart 0401 612 505 allan.hart.perth@hotmail.com who does the roster, or to Mignonne Clark 9341 6746 sacko@multiline.com.au . |
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Nov09_N.pdf
Friends' newsletter for November 2009 - key article is on "Exciting Travels in East Timor" which includes landscape and human aspects as well as geology.
Updated 02 Nov 2009 15:13
Size: 587.5 kb
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Sep09_N.pdf
Friends' newsletter for September 2009 - key article is on "Talc, tracks and traces of life", an account of a field trip to Kalbarri, Northampton (where we saw Triassic stromatolites), the Three Springs Talc Mine, and the Moora Chert (Proterozoic stromatolites).
Updated 07 Sep 2009 16:48
Size: 973.7 kb
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Jun09_N.pdf
Friends' newsletter for June 2009 - key articles are on "The Geology of Egypt" and "Cave Fossils from the Nullarbor"
Updated 01 Jun 2009 14:57
Size: 1018.3 kb
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Mar09_Friends_NL.pdf
Friends' newsletter for March 2009 - key article on "Iron in the Earth"
Updated 09 Mar 2009 10:15
Size: 855.6 kb
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Jan09_Friends_NL.pdf
Friends' newsletter for January 2009 - key article on the Naturaliste Marine Discovery Centre and the Leewin Current
Updated 23 Jan 2009 16:53
Size: 208.0 kb
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Nov08_Friends_NL.pmd.pdf
Friends newsletter for November 2008 - key article on Flint
Updated 13 Nov 2008 11:15
Size: 832.7 kb
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sep08_Friends_N.pdf
Friends newsletter for September 2008 - key article on Plants Through the Ages with special reference to Australia and WA
Updated 26 Sep 2008 11:37
Size: 781.1 kb
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may08_Friends_N.pdf
Friends newsletter for May 2008 - key article on geology and history of Turkey including ANZAC Cove
Updated 30 Apr 2008 15:52
Size: 577.9 kb
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mar08_Friends_N2.pdf
Friends newsletter for March 2008 - key article on the Geology of Japan
Updated 26 Mar 2008 14:29
Size: 1303.7 kb
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Jan08_Friends_N.pdf
Friends newsletter for January 2008 - key article on Southern Cross Field Trip plus Museum Report 2007
Updated 23 Jan 2008 16:39
Size: 702.5 kb
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Nov07_F.pdf
Newsletter for November 2007: key article is on Geology and other adventures in the Andes. Friends Christmas Function details and Southern Cross Field Trip.
Updated 14 Nov 2007 15:45
Size: 842.8 kb
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Sep07_Friends_N.pdf
Friends Newsletter for September 2007 - key article on "Orbicular Granitoids from W.A."
Updated 01 Oct 2007 15:41
Size: 792.8 kb
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Jul07_Friends_N.pdf
Newsletter for July 2007: see the many events and publications on offer
Updated 27 Jul 2007 11:39
Size: 399.9 kb
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April07_Friends2.pdf
Newsletter for April 2007: key article is "The Science Behind Climate Change"
Updated 13 Apr 2007 16:38
Size: 911.4 kb
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Mar07_Friends_N.pdf
Newsletter for March 2007: includes the Friends Annual Quiz questions and answers, and key article on Banded Iron Formation rocks.
Updated 02 Mar 2007 12:13
Size: 435.5 kb
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Jan07_Friends_N.pdf
Newsletter for January 2007: key articles are on Yanchep Park and caves, and on foraminifera
Updated 11 Jan 2007 11:28
Size: 588.5 kb
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Nov06_NL.pdf
Newsletter for November 2006: key article is on the Geology of the Darling Scarp and Perth area
Updated 22 Nov 2006 08:45
Size: 633.1 kb
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Jun06_Fri.pdf
Newsletter for June 2006: key article "Ancient Mountain Belts in WA: Visit the Roots of WA's own 'Himalayas'"
Updated 13 Jun 2006 13:01
Size: 690.3 kb
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Mar06_Friends_N.pdf
March Newsletter: key article describes the Geology of Timor-Leste (East Timor) and ongoing assistance to the Timorese by Earth scientists at UWA and Pathology staff at St John of God
Updated 03 Apr 2006 09:08
Size: 571.4 kb
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Jan06_Friends_N.pdf
Keynote article: "The Abandoned Mines of WA", includes Museum Report for 2005 and highlights of the Field Trip to Mt Augustus
Updated 31 Jan 2006 16:45
Size: 569.9 kb
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Nov05_.pdf
November 2005 Friends Newsletter: key article is "Permian Fossils in Western Australia"
Updated 11 Nov 2005 11:43
Size: 669.2 kb
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Aug05_.pdf
August 2005 Friends newsletter - key article: Ornamental Rocks
Updated 11 Aug 2005 17:16
Size: 597.5 kb
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May05_Friends_N.pdf
Key article: "A Star is Born: the Formation and Future of our Sun"
Updated 20 May 2005 16:52
Size: 572.9 kb
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Mar05_newsletter.pdf
Key articles:
Suiseki, the Japanese art of stone appreciation;
The Geology of the Paynes Find area
Updated 17 Mar 2005 09:52
Size: 500.0 kb
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Jan05_.pdf
Friends of Museum Newsletter, January 2005
includes W A Museum; Tsunami
Updated 17 Jan 2005 12:38
Size: 410.6 kb
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NOV04N.pdf
November 2004 newsletter
key article: Meteorite Impact Craters
Updated 11 Nov 2004 17:29
Size: 488.2 kb
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SEP04N2.pdf
Friends' Newsletter September 2004
Updated 07 Sep 2004 17:06
Size: 537.7 kb
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Feb04_.pdf
'Friends' newsletter February 2004
Updated 30 Jun 2004 15:53
Size: 801.5 kb
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Apr04_.pdf
'Friends' newsletter for April 2004
Updated 30 Jun 2004 15:55
Size: 745.3 kb
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