✨ Gold Mining Lease Notice
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION.
By John Williamson, Esquire, Superintendent of the Province of Auckland.
In conformity to the 29th Section of "The Gold Fields Act, 1866," and to the Regulations made under that Act for the granting of Leases for Gold Mining purposes, it is hereby notified that it is intended to grant a Lease, for Gold Mining purposes, of Crown lands to the applicant specified in the annexed Schedule, unless valid objections can be shown against granting such Lease.
Objections to granting such Lease, stating the grounds of objection, must be made in writing, and lodged with the Wardens, at Shortland, within the time prescribed by the aforesaid Regulations.
Copy of the application made, and plans annexed, may be seen at the Warden’s Office, Shortland.
Given under my hand, at Auckland, this sixteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine.
J. Williamson,
Superintendent.
SCHEDULE.
APPLICATION FOR LEASE.
In pursuance of the Regulations for granting Leases for Gold Mining Purposes, on Gold Fields in the Province of Auckland, I hereby make application for a Lease, whereof the particulars are as follows, to be granted to Edward Pratt for and on behalf of the Band of Hope Gold Mining Company (Registered.)
| Estimated Area. | Number of Years. | Description of Land. | If held under Miner’s Right, Name (if any) of Claim. | Special Description of Easements (if any) required. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 acres | 15 years. | Quartz reefing; situated between the Waiotahi and Collarbone Creeks. | Not held under Miner’s Rights. Band of Hope Gold Mining Company. | The use of the water in Collarbone Creek for the purpose of machinery. |
Dated the fifth day of March, 1869.
Edward Pratt,
For and on behalf of the Band of Hope Gold Mining Company (registered).
Documents to be left at Messrs. McKechie and Co.’s Office, Williamson-street, Graham’s Town.
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Auckland Provincial Gazette 1869, No 13
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🌾 Public Notification of Gold Mining Lease Application
🌾 Primary Industries & Resources16 March 1869
Gold Mining, Lease Application, Crown Lands, Auckland Province, Objections
- Edward Pratt, Applicant for gold mining lease
- John Williamson, Superintendent of the Province of Auckland