✨ Gold Mining Lease Application
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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 Wardens’ Office, Shortland.
Given under my hand, at Auckland this thirteenth day of September, 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 follow, to be granted to Alexander McKechnie, on behalf of the "Earl of Erin Gold Mining Company."
| 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. Bounded on the North by the "Royal Charter" Gold Mining Co.; on the West by the "Great United" Gold Mining Co.; on the East by the "Pride of Parnell" Gold Mining Company; on the South by the "Sprig of Shillelagh" Claim; and situated on the Karaka. | Under Miner’s Right, and adjoining ground. | Right of road, and to break surface. |
Dated the 5th day of July, 1869.
Alexander McKechnie,
on behalf of the Earl of Erin Gold Mining Company.
Notice to be sent to Alexander McKechnie, of Alexander McKechnie and Co., Office—Williamson-street, Grahamstown.
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Auckland Provincial Gazette 1869, No 66
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Schedule of Gold Mining Lease Application
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🌾 Primary Industries & Resources13 September 1869
Gold Mining, Lease Application, Auckland Province, Public Notification
- Alexander McKechnie, Applicant for gold mining lease
- John Williamson, Superintendent of the Province of Auckland