mining lease application · 1859

Mining lease applications in "Devonshire Lead," old workings, near Buninyong. To commence operations on the 6th July, 1859, "Ryder's Lead," running parallel and laying due north from Durham Lead. Commenced to work on the 6th April last (2 entries).

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ApplicantGeorge Gaynor and Alexander McLennon. "Industry Gold Mining Company"

ExtentFive (5) acres

Mining TypeDeep sinking

Investment CapitalTwo thousand pounds (£2000). Fourteen hundred pounds (£1400) to be expended the first three months, over and above machinery; Thirteen hundred pounds (£1300) the next three months, and for every three months during the continuance of the term for maintenance and other expenses

Machinery ValueSix hundred pounds (£600) for a ten-horse power portable steam engine, and a water-race, already constructed, valued at £400

Locality"Devonshire Lead," old workings, near Buninyong. To commence operations on the 6th July, 1859

RemarksProposed term of lease, five (5) years. The work will be carried on during the twelve months of the year continually, and will employ twenty-four men.--(J.4943.)

ApplicantJames M. Bickett, John Martin, Edward Roberts, Thomas McCarrey. "Enterprise Gold Mining Company"

ExtentFive (5) acres

Mining TypeDeep sinking

Investment CapitalEight hundred pounds (£800). We propose to expend a sum of Three hundred pounds (£300) in three months after date of lease, and a further sum of Five hundred pounds (£500) in six months thereafter

Machinery ValueEngine, high pressure, 15 horse power, value £600; other plant £200

Victoria Government Gazette, No. 94, 1859.

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People in this noticeJames M. Bickett, John Martin, Edward Roberts, Thomas McCarrey. "Enterprise Gold Mining Company"

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Near this place"Devonshire Lead," old workings, near Buninyong. To commence operations on the 6th July, 1859 · "Ryder's Lead," running parallel and laying due north from Durham Lead. Commenced to work on the 6th April last

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