IDIOTIC TARIFF CHANGES.
Per Press Association. MABTKBTON, July 23. The Borough Council to-night discussed the increased duty on iron pipes of greater diameter than five inches. The duty on this olass of pipes has been increased from 5 per cent to 20 per cent. This was considered a very serious matter for looal bodies when carrying out gas, water and drainage work. A motion was carried entering an emphatic protest against the increased duty. It was also decided to seek the co-operation of all local bodies in the Colony in protesting and to forward the resolution to the member for the district.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 167, 24 July 1907, Page 5
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102IDIOTIC TARIFF CHANGES. Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 167, 24 July 1907, Page 5
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