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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
9
A sharp critique of land leasing processes describes the path from initial inquiry to final sale under the Lands Act. The piece satirizes delays fees surveys and the Crown Lands process, noting long waits and opaque requirements that test applicant patience and finances.
The piece outlines advance rent and a quarter of the survey fee required, with bond of £100 and two sureties. It notes ministers hold advance payments, a £1 fee on bond, and a £1 2s 6d lease, praising rapid, agentless processing and the prospect of many leases by age 54.
The Broken Hill Proprietary Company mine in Australia is described as one of the world’s largest. From initial £320,000 capital to 960,000 shares, it has yielded 7,747,306 tons of ore with major outputs in lead, copper, antimony, silver, and gold. Over 20 years dividends total £8,576,000 plus a £72,000 recent payout.
Crown lands set apart for original conditional purchase become available on 12 October 1905 in the Dubbo Land District. The parcel, in the Gordon county Whylandra parish, covers about 726 acres at £1178 6d per acre and is bounded by portions 114 115 and adjacent road lines near Dubbo Tomingley and Minore. It includes parts of travelling stock reserve 1196 and railway reserve 22054.
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