In re McLachlan's License - [1931] NZLR 651

Mining — Application for Ordinary Prospecting License — Further Application by Holder of License — Time for making Application — Application to be made on Expiry of Existing License — Application by Holder during Currency of License — Statutory Conditions not complied with — Objection by another Applicant — No Priority to Holder — Application for Mining Privilege — Priority to Holder on Application during Currency of License — Definition of "Mining Privilege" — Inconsistency with Context — "Ordinary Prospecting License" not a "Mining Privilege" — Mining Act, 1926, ss 4, 73 (g), (h), (l).