LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Sib, — We in 'Hawke's Bay look to you as the person to remedy any grievance or fanciedgrievance. Now, sir, yoii would confer apublic benefit by calling the attentionof the inhabitants generally to the extortion (I can use no milder term) practised by the publicans in charging Is. 6d. for a feed, of oats, a bushel of which can be purchased for 4s. 6d. This charge is only equalled by their charging 6d. a glass for the beer brewed in Napier. It is surprising j>eople submit to such extortion, when, except in the case of travellers, they have power to put a stop to such unfair charges. I anv&c, . ". " . Paib Charge.
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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 11, Issue 862, 30 July 1867, Page 2
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114LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 11, Issue 862, 30 July 1867, Page 2
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