Victoria. Report of the Royal Commission appointed by his Excellency to Enquire into and Report upon Applications made for Authority to Mine within and under certain Reserved Lands at Ballaarat

AUSTRALIA - GOLD RUSH

Published by Melbourne: John Ferres, Government Printer, 1867.

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Folio (13 2/8 x 8 inches). Modern brown leatherette. An extensive report into the claims made by mining companies to prospect for gold on land previously 'reserved' for some other use near Ballaraat. "In cases where it is necessary to authorise mining operations under lands which have been for a long period dedicated to public uses, and where the contingent rights of the neighbouring claimholders are not involved, we are of opinion that it would be convenient and more satisfactory to demise the reserved lands than to authorise holders of miners' rights to occupy them under the 15th section of the "Mining Stature" 1865". In order to prevent future violations it is recommended that the Mining department be sent any reports showing land that has been preserved for public use in mining fields. The lands include the Cricket Reserve (permission refused); the Public Park (permission granted); Miners' Racecourse Reserve (judgment withheld); Benevolent Asylum Reserve (permission refused); Botanical Gardens Reserve (applicant failed to appear); Survey Paddock Reserve (applicants withdrew); Corporation Reserve (applicant failed to appear); Cattle Yards Reserve (permission refused); Prince of Wales Park (permission granted); and Lake Wendouree (already being mined by another party).

Seller Inventory # 72lib922

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Victoria. Report of the Royal Commission appointed by his Excellency to Enquire into and Report upon Applications made for Authority to Mine within and under certain Reserved Lands at Ballaarat
• Publisher: Melbourne: John Ferres, Government Printer, 1867.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gold Rush
  • Australia