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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 63
2.—Extension of Claims
2.—Extension of Claims.
Extended mining claims may be granted by the Warden, upon application being made as hereinafter directed, subject to the condition that a sufficient number of holders of Miners' rights shall be constantly employed thereon, namely:—
- For a quarter acre (10,890 square feet), two men,
- For half an acre (21.780 square feet), three men,
- For one acre (43,560 square feet), five men;
and so on in proportion; provided that no such claim shall be granted in new and unworked ground, unless it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Warden that such ground has been fairly tested, and cannot be profitably worked in claims of the ordinary size; provided also, that an extended claim shall in no case be permitted to exceed three acres in extent.