SUPPLEMENTARY CLAUSES OF THE GOLD MINING ACT.

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 240, 5 September 1872, Page 8

SUPPLEMENTARY CLAUSES OF THE GOLD MINING ACT.

Mvning Boards. 219. Any person desirous of mining on the goldfields of New Zealand, shall forward an application to that effect to the Inspector of the district in which he proposes to mine, together with the sum of five pounds as a deposit to cover the preliminary expenses of the application ; and on receipt of the application and deposit, the Inspector shall examine the applicant aa to his name, age, place of birth, and any other particulars he may think necessary ; and should the examination prove satisfactory, the Inspector shall furnish the applicant with a board not less than twelve inches square, with the word "Miner" legibly painted thereon, in letters not less than two inches in length, and the applicant shall at all times keep the said board posted on his back, or other conspicuous part of his person, for the information of the Inspector ; and any miner neglecting to wear his board, as aforesaid, shall forfeit and pay the sum of ten pounds for each offence. Claims how Worked. 220. Any miner desiring to commence work, shall forward an application to the Inspector, together with the sum of five pounds as a deposit to cover the preliminary expenses ; and on the receipt the: eof , the Inspector shall put the miner in possession of a claim, and shall give the miner full instructions as to the manner in which he shall work the same ; and auy miner neglecting to comply with such instructions, shall forfeit and pay a penalty of five pounds- for each offence. Repair of Tools. 221. Any miner who shall require to sharpen a pick or purchase a long-handled shovel, shall forward an application to that effect to the Inspector, together with the sum of five pounds as a deposit to cover preliminary expenses ; and on receipt thereof, the Inspector shall examine the pick or shovel, as the case may be, and if there be no objection may grant the application ; and after deducting any necessary and reasonable expenses for whisky and cigars from the deposit money, the balance (if any) shall be returned to the applicant. Amusements. 222. If, atany time, anyjle2[ally qualified miner, under this Act, .should be desirous to engage in a game of cribbage, euchre, billiards, or any other game of chance or skill, he shall forward an application to that effect to the Inspector, together with the sum of five pounds as a deposit to cover the preliminary expenses ; and on receipt of the deposit, the Inspector shall proceed to the spot indicated, and shall enquire into the nature of the game; and after due consideration may grant permission for the game to be played ; provided, nevertheless, that should the Inspector elect to take a hand in the game, the applicant shall stand out ; and any expenses incurred by the Inspector shall, at the conclusion of the game or games, be deducted from the deposit, and the balance (if any,) returned to the applicant. Miners Guilty of Complaining. 223. And be it -enacted, that any miner within the meaning of -this Act, who not having the fear of ,. God before his eyes, and tempted by the Devil, shall wickedly and feloniously use any profane or vulgar language, in the presence of an Inspector, or who shall grumble or make complaint of. the small amount of deposit money returned, or shall in any other manner or way, injure the feelings of an Inspector, hp shall on conviction, be sentenced to penal servitude, for any period not exceeding fourteen -years at the discretion of the Inspector. Worship of Inspectors. 224. It shall be lawful for any miner, within the meaning of this Act, to attend public worship on, the Sabbath. Pay,

anything to the contrary in this Act notwithstanding ; provided, nevertheless, that such acl'of public worship, shall not be allowed to interfere with the spirit of humble reverence, due. t to the Inspectpr during the six remaining daya of the week. ■Esbape of Miners. 225. And be it further enacted, that should any miner or party of miners, with that perversity which is inherent in their nature, be unable to appreciate the peculiar blessings of this Act, and endeavour to escape from the colony, the Inspector shall solemnly curse them, individually and collectively, provided that in the event of the miners departing in too great numbers, to be cursed individually, it shall be deemed a sufficient compliance with the provisions of this Act, if the Inspector shall curse them by shiploads, and all miners anathematized by the Inspector shall be debarred from the blessings of New Zealand legislation for evermore.