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the gold field the immunity of that land from mining was tacitly recognized by all parties, and it was not until the gold-bearing leads were traced seaward that such immunity was questioned and gradually invade d. W. Peaseb, Auckland, 9th August, 1875. Warden. [Received in the "Warden's Office, Grrahamstown, 19th day of July, 1872, at llh. 45m. a.m.] Application for License under section 12. In pursuance of the provisions of " The Gold Mining Districts Act, 1871," I hereby apply for a license, under section 12 of the said Act, for the claim whereof particulars are as follows, to be granted to William Thomas, James Stewart, John McCabe, Ronald McDonald, James McCabe, Patrick Walsh, and William Barker, all of the Hauraki District, miners. Date and hour when marked out as a claim : 13th July, 4 p.m. Description of the distinguishing mark or pegs : H.A. Area : 3 acres 1 rood 10 perches. Description of claim, a correct plan of which is herewith deposited with the Warden, showing its position with reference to some well-known point, and as to creeks, water-courses, and existing claims or holdings : Bounded by the Quebec, City of London, and Bright Smile Claims, on the Waiokaraka Creek. Dated this nineteenth day of July, 1872. (his Wm. x Thomas, mark) Witness—Jno. O'Meara. Applicant. I hereby appoint my residence, Augustus Street, Shortland, as the place where all notices required to be given respecting the above application may be served, and where, if so served, I will consider them as served on myself personally. By Authority: G-eobge Didsbitby, GroYerninent Printer, Wellington. —1875. Price 6d.]