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Department of Mines - Mining Lease Returns (GRS/9456)

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Calendar Date Range: 1919 - 1936
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AD2003/0181 - Records unrestricted after 20 years"

Retention status

RDS1521: 6.3 - Permanent

Description

The contents of the envelopes are monthly and six monthly statements which summarise the mine working and production returns of mining leases submitted by miners and or mining companies in accordance with the Mining Act. Detailed records include the quantity of stone or ore treated, quantity of gold and other minerals or metals taken from leases. Location, name of lease, number of employees and mining operations including depth of deepest shaft and general summary of operations.
System of Arrangement: Numeric
Related Legislation: Mining Act 1893

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