NEW ZEALAND

OTAGO

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE.

Vol. X. DUNEDIN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1866. No. 454.

[WITH SUPPLEMENT.]

PROCLAMATION,

Revoking Proclamation of the twenty-seventh day of November now last past, and adding to “V” of the Rules and Regulations of the Otago Gold Fields.

By His Honor Thomas Dick, Esquire, Superintendent of the Province of Otago.

WHEREAS it is expedient to revoke the Proclamation by me of the twenty-seventh day of November now last past, in regard to “Dams and Puddling Machines,” and to add to “V” of the Rules and Regulations of the Otago Gold Fields in regard to the said “Dams and Puddling Machines;”—

Now therefore I, Thomas Dick, Esquire, Superintendent of the Province of Otago, by virtue and in exercise of the powers delegated to and vested in me in this behalf, do hereby revoke the said Proclamation of the twenty-seventh day of November now last past, and do hereby make the following Rules relating to “Dams and Puddling Machines.”

REGULATION V.

11. Construction of Dams.

In the case of any dam or reservoir hereafter to be constructed, the Warden may, at his own discretion, or shall, at the request of any claim-holders or residents holding claims or residing in the neighborhood of the proposed site of such dam, or on or near to the proposed course of the overflow of water therefrom, cause the Mining Surveyor of the District to prepare a specification, setting forth the proper mode of construction and the necessary strength and thickness of the embankment of such dam, and the width of the bye wash thereof; and the Warden shall thereupon make such orders therein from time to time as shall be necessary.

12. Inspection of Dams.

The Warden may at any time direct the Mining Surveyor to inspect any dam or reservoir that heretofore has been, or hereafter may be, constructed, and to report upon the strength, security, and fitness thereof, and of any works connected therewith; and such Warden may thereupon make any such order therein as may be necessary.

13. Superintendent may order inspection.

If it shall be represented to the Superintendent that any dam or reservoir is insecure, or of doubtful security, the Superintendent may, if he shall think fit, cause an inspection thereof to be made by a competent Engineer; and may, upon the Report of such Engineer, make any order in respect of such dam or reservoir which may be necessary for insuring the greater security thereof.

14. Certificate or License may be Cancelled.

If the owner or owners of any dam or reservoir shall refuse or neglect to comply with any such lawful order as aforesaid, the Superintendent may, if he shall think fit, cause the certificate granted for such dam or reservoir to be cancelled, and the embankment thereof to be removed, or make such other order therein as may be requisite.

Given under my hand, and issued under the Public Seal of the Province of Otago, at
(L.S.) Dunedin, this eleventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six.

Thomas Dick,
Superintendent.

By His Honor’s command,

John Mouat,
Provincial Secretary.

VACCINATION.—His Honor the Superintendent

directs it to be notified that he has been pleased to appoint the gentleman undermentioned to be a Medical Officer under the “Vaccination Act, 1863,” and that he will attend as aftermentioned for the performance of Vaccination; and will also attend on the eighth day thereafter to inspect the result of the operation, as required by the said Act.

James M’Brearty, Esquire,
will attend at his residence, Waitahuna, at noon on the first Monday of each month.

John Mouat,
Provincial Secretary.

11th December, 1866.