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Article : 752 words1. Unless and until a warden be appointed, the Commissioner of Crown Lands, or his agent duly authorised in that behalf, shall have all the powers of a warden of a his agent as aforesaid may grant to any holder of a miner's right a "protection area" of not more than 400 yards by 400 yards. Provided that no miner shall hold ...
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The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Wed 8 Feb 1888, Page 2
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