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And with respect to mines lying under or near the railway, be it enacted as follows:

  1. 70Promoters of the undertaking not to be entitled to minerals.
  2. 71Mines lying near the railway not to be worked if the company willing to purchase them.
  3. 71ACompensation for leaving minerals unworked.
  4. 72If company unwilling to purchase, owner may work the mines.
  5. 72ALiability in respect of authorised workings.
  6. 72BNotices and accounts with respect to damage.
  7. 73Mining communications.
  8. 74Company to make compensation for injury done to mines;
  9. 75and also for any airway or other work made necessary by the railway.
  10. 76Power to the company to enter and inspect the working of mines.
  11. 77Penalty for refusal to allow inspection.
  12. 78If mines improperly worked, supports to be made.
  13. 78APower to vary rights by agreement.
  14. 78BSavings.
  15. 78CInterpretation.
  16. 78DExemption from liability to leave support otherwise than under Act or agreement.

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Ss. 70-78 as originally enacted are set out following s. 78D below