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Encyclopedia > The Gemfields

The Gemfields is a region in central-western Queensland in Australia, near the town of Emerald.


As the name suggests, the main industry in the Gemfields is sapphire mining, supported by tourism.


The region contains four small towns: Anakie, Rubyvale, Sapphire, and The Willows.


GemFest is an annual festival in the region, attracting large numbers of visitors.


External links

  • A Gemfields home page (http://www.gemfields.com/)
  • GemFest Gem Fields page (http://www.gemfest.com.au/gemfields/gemfields.htm)
  • GemFest home page (http://www.gemfest.com.au/)

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The native Australian tree is believed to have medicinal properties that have been used by Aborigines for centuries, and when the topic was raised on the wireless recently, our callers were eager to tell us more.
Chris Shepherd, from the Gemfields was suffering from gas poisoning when he used the leaves from the Gumbi Gumbi bush to make a tea.
He claimed to feel a difference within days and has since offered it to thousands who suffer from various forms of cancer.
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