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CQ Detectorists Metal Detecting and Fossicking Club. Getting people into the hobby in Central Queensland. Registered Non Profit Organization.

01/10/2026

Today CQ Detectorists had the pleasure of heading down to Kemp Beach and introducing a group of young people preparing to enter the workforce to the world of metal detecting.

We set up a seeded hunt, and everyone had the chance to learn how to use a detector and then put those new skills to work. Scattered amongst the targets were some really interesting coins from all around the world kindly donated by Capricorn Prospecting Supplies , so everyone went home with a few finds they can research themselves. We also showed them some handy phone apps they can use to identify their coins and learn a little about where they came from.

A few were understandably a little hesitant when we first started, but it didn’t take long for that to change. By the end, they were getting excited every time the detector sounded and were straight off chasing the next target. It was fantastic watching their confidence grow as the morning went on.

For us, that’s what activities like this are all about, getting outdoors, learning something new, having a bit of fun and hopefully sparking a new interest along the way.

A big thank you to everyone involved for making the day possible.

If your community group or organisation would like CQ Detectorists to put together a similar metal detecting experience, get in touch with us. We’d be more than happy to have a chat and see what we can organise.

23/09/2026

On 9 September 1943, in the middle of the Second World War, Rockhampton welcomed one of the most famous women in the world, Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States and wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She arrived by aircraft at about 5pm, seven days into her Australian tour, primarily to visit American servicemen stationed in the region and personally convey the gratitude of the President and herself for their service.

Wearing her American Red Cross uniform, Mrs Roosevelt was welcomed on arrival by Australia's Minister for the Army, Frank Forde, and was accompanied during the visit by Lieutenant-General Robert Eichelberger, the American commander who had played a major role in the New Guinea campaign. Rockhampton's Mayor, Henry Jeffries, also formally welcomed her during her stay.

Her visit was a significant event for wartime Rockhampton. Tens of thousands of American troops had been based throughout the district, and crowds gathered to see the American First Lady as she travelled into the city. During her brief stay she visited American Army camps and wounded and recovering servicemen, attended an American Red Cross dinner and delivered several addresses. Around 1,000 women gathered at the Earl's Court Theatre to hear her speak about the important role women were playing during the war.

Rockhampton itself clearly made an impression on her. Writing about the visit in her syndicated My Day column, Roosevelt commented on the city's remarkable gardens and later wrote about Rockhampton's distinctive Queensland houses, raised high above the ground with cars, washing and everyday activities taking place underneath them.

Before she departed, Mayor Henry Jeffries presented her with an unusual gift from the citizens of Rockhampton — an engraved emu egg decorated with Central Queensland native animals and birds and fashioned into an electric globe. Its present whereabouts appear to remain unknown.

The photograph above records that remarkable September day in 1943, when wartime Rockhampton briefly found itself on the itinerary of America's First Lady.

Photograph: John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland. Restored and Colourised.

19/09/2026

You honestly couldn’t make this stuff up!
We received a call about a lost ring at a sports ground in the Rockhampton area. Our good mate Mick from Rockhampton Metal Detectors — formerly Young Guns, had received the call but unfortunately couldn’t make it out, so he put the call through to us.
So off we went!
After about an hour of searching, and despite the ring being nowhere near where the lady thought she had lost it, we finally got the signal we were looking for…
RING FOUND!
To say she was happy would be an understatement. She was absolutely ecstatic to have her ring back.
But then, while we were chatting, she happened to mention another ring she'd lost about two years ago.
Well… you know us. We couldn't just walk away from that one!
I said, “I'll have a quick look while we're here.”
Down we went, and wouldn’t you know it…
THIRD TARGET… UP COMES RING NUMBER TWO!
Two lost rings. Two recoveries. One extremely happy lady!
She can now officially go back to having a ring on every finger, just the way she likes it!
Another great result for CQ Detectorists, and another reminder of why we love what we do.
A big thanks to Mick for putting the call through to us — and most importantly, we're absolutely stoked to have been able to reunite someone with not one, but TWO very special pieces of jewellery.
CQ DETECTORISTS — Community for the community.
If you've lost something precious, give us a call. You never know what might be hiding beneath the ground!

05/09/2026

CQ Detectorists are today at the Mount Morgan Wattle Day Festival with their interactive panning display. What a great day to spend Father's day with great food, market displays and live music. See you up at the Golden Mount with all the Golden Wattle, looking for your own bit of real Gold!! 9am - 2pm. If you have ever needed advice or help with metal detecting, come for a chat and see what the club gets up to.

25/08/2026

The CQ Detectorists will be back at the Historic Lakes Creek Hotel this coming Friday evening. Meat tray Raffle tickets from 6pm. Remember, when you support the Lakes Creek Hotel, it helps the ongoing restoration of the building. See you at the Lakesy!!!

15/08/2026

The CQ DETECTORISTS are today, proudly supporting the 92nd Annual Wowan Agricultural Show with Capricorn Prospecting Supplies panning display. If you are in the area, come along to a great country event and check out the livestock events in the centre ring. You can even hang around for the fireworks this evening.

Wowan show 15/8/2026

08/08/2026

Come on down to the Caves State School Country Fair and we will show you how to pan for Gold!!!!

29/07/2026

Dates for Meat Tray Raffles at the Lakes Creek Hotel during August.
Friday 7th August
Friday 14th August
Friday 28th August.
Join in and lend Marvin a hand, or come along and support the club and the remedial works on the Historical Lakes Creek Hotel by buying a drink. See you at the Lakesy!

27/07/2026

Marvin from the CQ Detectorists Metal Detecting Club finally caught up with Christine, the winner of the Legendary XP DEUS II metal detector! Christine bought a ticket in our Pirate Beach Day Raffle and managed to snag herself the top prize! Huge thanks to Justin at Lost Treasures Australia for his assistance with the DEUS II and XP Metal Detectors Australia

17/07/2026

History Saved today by one of our Club Members. This antique Shoe Horn engraved Jas. Davies & co dates to around 1916. It was found in a residential block in Allenstown.
Here is the Obituary of James Davis....

20/August 1931 - Death of Mr, James Davis,
PROMINENT ROOKHAMPTON CITIZEN.
The death occurred at 'Leinster' Hospital on Tuesday morning, 11th inst., of a well-known and highly-esteemed personality, in the person of Mr. Jas. Davis, senior partner in the firm of Messrs. J. Davis and Co., boot importers, East-street, Rockhampton.
It falls to the lot of few men to earn such sincere regret by all sections of the community as was caused by the death of Mr.Davis. The deceased gentleman possessed that gentle courtesy and obliging disposition that endeared him to all, and his loss to the catholic comminity as weII as to the town is keenly felt. A native of Condamine, the late Mr. Davis was connected with the boot trade from boyhood, and for the past 16 years conducted the well-known East-street firm, which has grown in recent years to such an extent that new premises had to be sought, and only a few weeks ago the business was transferred to a site opposite the Commonwealth Bank. Taking an active interest in public life, the late Mr, Davis had been treasurer of the Jockey Club for nine years. During that period he officiated as steward, and for many years was associated with the St. Patrick's Day Race Club, being secretary at one time and treasurer for a considerable term. In his youth he was an ardent footballer, playing with the Waratah Club. He was always a prominent member of the H.A.C.B. Society, having occupied various offices, being past president of the St. Joseph's branch, and Past District President also. At the time of his death he occupied the position of District Trustee, which he had held for a number of years. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives, which include his widow, three sons — Hilary (State Stores,Brisbane), Bert and Kevin (Rockhampton) — one brother (Mr. Jack Davis), and three sisters — Misses Davis (Rockhampton). During his illness, which was comparatively short, Mr. Davis was attended by Very Rev. Dean Rowan and Rev.father Dolan. The funeral, which took place on Wednesday morning, was exceedingly large, being attended by all sections of the community. Very Rev.Dean Rowan read the burial prayers, assisted by Rev. Father Dolan, Rev. Father J. P. Murtagh (Mt. Morgan), and Rev. Father Carew. Members of the various branches of the Hibernian Society attended in regalia. — R.I.P.

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