LETTING IN THE LIGHT.
.WHERE DOES THE MONEY UO? The discussion on axles in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria raises the question What becomes of the. high duties now levied ? ‘ Hansard " (page 861) gives the following figures ; American uut axle— Landed in Melbourne ... ... Os Duty 12s
Total ... 18* Local nut axle ... ... L» If the American nut axle Was purchased at 18s, a sum of 12s went into the Treasury; if a local nut,axle was purchased, lls went, not into the Treasury, but as a bonus to the maker. Altogether a sum of not less than £2,000,030 per annum is taken from the people this way by private individuals—though either the taxes should not be paid or they should go to the Treasury. Who obtains the ms»ey? How. much capitalist ofthmiV''Tlo does "iBe 4 " workman obtain 1 What becomes of the balance the professional barrackers tor these high duties should surely reply.— ‘ Argus.’
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Evening Star, Issue 9774, 2 August 1895, Page 1
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