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that he first lodge in the hands of the War- seven (7) clear days from the posting of den a sufficient sum as compensation for any such notice: a Certificate of Registration damage which may be done to such Residence may be granted by the Warden to the appli- Area.

4. Priority of right to mine on a residence area.

If any person shall be desirous of occupy- ing any part of a Residence Area for the purpose of mining, he shall lodge a written application with the Warden, and shall also give notice to the owner of such Residence Area of his intention to apply to the Warden for such permission, on a day to be named in such notice (not less than three (3) days from the service thereof). And if no valid objection be raised the Warden shall grant such permission accordingly. Provided that if more than one application shall be made for the same ground at the same time, the Warden may, if he deems necessary, decide the priority of right by lot.

5. Compensation to be paid.

In all cases compensation for damage or loss shall be estimated by Warden and Asses- sors, and paid to the occupiers of such area by the persons desirous of mining thereon, or a sufficient sum shall be lodged with the Warden, prior to their taking possession thereof, as compensation for such damage as may be done to such Residence Area.

6. Conditions of working.

The Warden shall make such orders rela- tive to the mode of working the ground, the restoration of the soil, and other conditions as he may deem necessary or desirable.

7. Space to be left between residence areas.

A space of fifteen (15) feet shall at all times be left between Residence Areas for the purpose of a road, and no person shall be entitled to occupy more than one Resi- dence Area.

8. Registration fees.

The fee payable for registering such appli- cation shall be five shillings (5s.), and the fee for registering any transfer or assignment shall be two shillings and sixpence (2s. 6d.).

9. Tent ground.

Subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 3, 4, and 5, the holder of a Miner’s Right shall be entitled to occupy for resi- dence an area of 12 x 24 feet without regis- tration. Provided that such area shall not be taken up on known auriferous ground, nor in the line of any workings, nor on land set apart for business purposes.

XII.—Tunnelling.

1. Construction of tunnels.

Any person intending to drive a tunnel through ground other than his own, shall give notice thereof in writing to the Warden, and such notice shall be in the form here- inafter set forth in Schedule K, and a copy of such notice shall be posted and maintained at the mouth of the proposed tunnel for

2. Walls to be let.

A wall of not less than ten (10) feet shall be maintained on each side of any tunnel.

3. Removal of walls.

If any person is desirous of removing any such wall between two tunnels, he shall be permitted to do so, provided that he first obtain the consent in writing of the party occupying the adjoining claim; and such consent shall be in the form hereinafter pre- scribed in Schedule L.

4. Tunnelling through auriferous ground.

When any tunnel is driven through aurif- erous ground, the Warden may authorise the removal of the wall under such condi- tions as he may deem necessary, or the appli- cant for such removal shall, before he takes possession thereof, provide an equally good tunnel for the original owner. Pro- vided that he obtain the consent of the Warden, who, in the event of any dispute arising concerning the efficiency of the tunnel, shall make an order for the same to be decided by arbitration.

5. Ventilation.

When cross drives or openings are re- quired for ventilation, and the various parties concerned cannot agree thereon, the Warden may issue an order for making such drives or openings, and for the allocation of the work to be performed, and also for the distri- bution of any auriferous deposits which may be found in the intervening wall.

6. Working of tunnels.

All tunnels shall be begun within seven (7) days from the date of registration, and fairly worked until completed or abandoned. The tunnel to be considered abandoned if unworked for one clear day during con- struction.

7. Abandonment of tunnels.

All right to any tunnel shall become for- feited if abandoned for the space of one calendar month, unless in case of sickness or unavoidable absence; but it shall be lawful for the Warden, in his discretion, upon sufficient cause being shown, to suspend the operation of this regulation for a further period of one month, and a certificate of such suspension shall be given in writing to the occupiers, and a copy thereof posted on the mouth of the tunnel.

XIII.—Extended Claims.

1. Extension of ordinary and river claims.

Extended ordinary and river mining claims may be granted by the Warden upon appli- cation being made as hereinafter directed, subject to the conditions that a sufficient number of holders of Miner’s Rights shall be constantly employed thereon, as fol- lows: