✨ Gold Mining Lease Notices
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 applicants 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 Wardens' Office,
Shortland.
Given under my hand, at Auckland, this ninth day of April, 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 Alexander McKechnie.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifteen acres | Fifteen years | Auriferous quartz and alluvial, on Grahamstown Flat, and across the road leading from Shortland through Grahamstown. | ... | Right of Roads and to break surface |
Dated the fifth day of April, 1869.
Notice to be sent to A. McKechnie and Co., Grahamstown, Thames Goldfields.
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Auckland Provincial Gazette 1869, No 20
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🌾 Primary Industries & Resources9 April 1869
Gold Mining, Lease Application, Crown Lands, Tararu Creek, Mississippi Gold Mining Company
- Alexander McKechnie, Applicant for Gold Mining Lease
- John Williamson, Superintendent of the Province of Auckland