C.-No. 4

4.— Amalgamation of Claims. The Warden may, upon sufficient cause being shown, permit the amalgamation of any two or more claims, upon such terms and conditions as he may consider necessary to secure the effectual working thereof. Provided that seven days' notice in writing in the form hereinafter set forth shall be given to the Warden by the persons desiring to amalgamate such claims, and copies of such notices shall be posted on each of the claims which it is proposed to amalgamate for a like period of seven clear days, at the expiration whereof the Warden may proceed to issue a certificate of registration. FOEM OF NOTICE. No. District and Date. AYe hereby give notice that we desire to amalgamate our claims, situate at [here state locality] for the more efficient working thereof; and we declare that the following particulars are true in every respect.

5. Claims to be Jfarked. Claims shall be marked by pegs standing 3 feet above the surface of the ground ; and such pegs or trenches shall be maintained during the occupancy of the ground; river claims shall be marked by pegs, as before specified, or by arrow marks not less than one foot in length to be cut upon the rocks above high flood mark ; and such pegs, trenches, or marks shall be maintained during the occupancy of the ground: Provided that when any corner caimot be so marked on account of the nature of the ground, such peg may be placed at the nearest practicable point. G. Slurping Ground to he forfeited. If any person shall occupy a larger area of.ground than that to which he is entitled under these regulations, he shall forfeit the surplus. 7. Shepherding Forbidden. No person shall be deemed to possess a valid title to any claim unkss the same shall be fairly worked during the entire period of occupancy ; and any claim unworked beyond the space of twentyfour hours, shall be deemed to be forfeited, unless sufficient reason, such as sickness or other urgent cause, shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Warden. 8. Sights of Servants vested in Employers. If any person shall hire himself to an employer for wages, the right to hold and occupy the claim of such servant shall vest in the employer. Form of Alluvial Block Claims. Alluvial claims may be of any form; provided that no block-claim shall exceed in length, twice the breadth thereof. 111. Prospecting. 1. Protection while Prospecting. Any person may obtain frtm the Warden a certificate of protection for an extended claim during the time he is engaged in prospecting. 2. Discovery to be Reported, Any person discovering new gold workings, and being desirous of obtaining an increased area thereon, must immediately report such discovery, with full particulars thereof, to the Warden, or other proper authority.

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RETURN OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

Signatures in full of each person. Nos. of Miners' Eights. Number of claims proposed to be amalgamated. Class of Claims. Area of Claim held by each party.