WARDEN'S COURT, TE AROHA. TUESDAY, MARCH 5th, 1889. (Before H. W. Northcroft, Esq, Warden.)

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WARDEN'S COURT, TE AROHA. TUESDAY, MARCH sth, 1889. (Before H. W. Northcroft, Esq, Warden.)

The following applications were dealt with :—: — Exchange of Title : Agnes Wilson for exchange of title, so as to bring her residence site at Te Aroha under the Mining Act of 188 G. Granted. Protection : D. P. Hughes, protection for Avonia claim, Waiorongomai (two mens ground), for three months. Granted. Water Kace : M. B. Jamieson, for right to construct a water race at Tui, Te Aroha. Granted. Residence Site : John Hawkins, for ; right to occupy residence site R. 4, Block ; 11, Waiorongomai. Granted. Forfeitures : Application by Mining Inspector for forfeiture of Day Dawn Special Claim, Waiorongomai; registered owners, Hugh McLiver, and Thos. Gavin. Geo. Wilson, Mining Inspector, on being sworn, stated no man had been employed on the ground so far as he knew since the title had been granted. I Forfeited. Application by Mining Inspector for forfeiture of Grand Junction Special Claim, Waiorongomai ; H. H. Adams and W. R. Wilson, registere 1 owners. The Mining Inspector's evidence in this case was also to the effect that no work had been done on the ground. Forfeited. Application by Mining Inspector, for forfeiture of Silver City Licensed Holding, Waiorongomai ; John Goldswoithy registered owner ; on the grounds it had not been worked in accordance with the conditions under which granted. Forfeited. Application by Mining Inspector, for forfeiture Success Licensed Holding No. 2 ; S. L. Hirst, registered ownor. The complaint was same as in the last case — not been worked in accordance witli conditions. Forfeited. Application by Mining Inspector for forfeiture Nevada Licensed Holding, Waiorongomai, Jas. Frati/r, registered owner. The Mining Inspector stated the ground had not been worked in accordance with the conditions under winch it was granted . MrE. Cameron appeared on behilf of the owner an 1 stated he admitted that the conditions had not befii complied with ; at the same tima a large amount of monf»y ha I been expended on the ground (be had himself worked the claim lor five months) ; und the owners, Messrs Friedland.'r and Frater had left it in his hands lo loo 1 * iift<«r. M e lind Itpm i-x pu'liiiLf Mr Peter Ferirmon .<ui fro-n Home for sout<' time pa?>, and lo a.ive

made some airangeinents with him ; if lie found this could not be done, tlvn lie should advise the owners tosunVii'liM' the ground. ■ Amongst other work done on the ground, two drives had been j>nt in, one 70ft and one 80ft. Mr Fii- dlan leilived iv the South, and it took a little time to communicate with him. The Mining Inspector said the owners had not applied to, or communicated with him on the matter, nor applied to the Warden for protection, and it ap peared to him therefore the land was virtually abandoned when the men were withdrawn ; Mr Cameron " should not therefore feel aggrieved at the action he had taken in the matter. If Mr C imeron was prepared to do more work, and have money expended in developing theground, he had no desire to see the owners ousted. He was aware Mr Cameron had had two drives put in as he had stated. Adjourned for one month. Application by Mining Inspoctor for forfeiture Bismarck Licensed Holding, Waiorongomai. Max. Friendlander, re. gistered owner. The complaint in this case was similar to the preceding case, and the same parties being interested, it was likewise adjourned for one month. Wator-Hace : Application by 11. H. Adams for right to construct a water-race from Stonsy Creek to his land, known as " Carrs" (adjourned from last Court day for applicant to amend sketch plan and shew details more fully, etc). " Granted on condition that should any local body, or any Warden or other Government official, want the water at any time for domestic purposes for this district, it is to be givoa up without compensation." The Warden addressing Mr Adams with reference to what had passed re the granting of water-rights on last Court day said : Mr McLiver appeared to be looking forward to the time when Te Aroha and Waiorongomai would be united and form one large town. He did not think any of those now present could see that, but it was well to take precautions with regard to possible demand for water for domestic purposes. Tramway Extension : J. M. Chambers applied on behalf of the Champion G. and S, Mines, Tui, for right to construct tramway at Tui, beyond the limits already granted. E. Cameron, as owner of the May Bell claim, objected to the right beinggranted as per sketch plan produced, as it would go right across the mouth of his drive ; aud prove a source of danger to those working below. The matter was fully gone into by the Warden with sketch plan before him, applicants stating they were prepared to protect Camerons workings. Application granted on the condition that applicants did all that was requested, to the satisfaction of the Mining Inspector, to prevent any interference with workings on the May Bell claim ; His Worship informing Cameron he would see that his interests were fully protected. Residence Site : W. S. Collins applied for right to occupy forfeited residence site No. 34. Block ], Waiorongomai. Granted.