Growth of Palmerston North
STATISTICS FOR PAST POUR YEARS Some idea of the growth and advancement of Palmerston North during recent years may be gained from the following statistics, which were contained in the annual report of tho town clerk (Mr. J. R. Hardie) which was presented at last night’s meeting of the council: — 1938. 1939. 1940. 1941. Population 2*3,200 24,000 24,500 25,000 Capital valuation £7,391,000 £7,044,540 £7,956,918 £8,250,000 Unimproved valuation £2,405,000 £2,416,000 £2,425,089 £2,434,000 Dwellings 5,820 5,798 6,012 6,158 License fees £5,307 £6,488 £7,371 £6,186 Building permits 557 766 769 825 Revenue Gas Department .. .. £38,876 £40,524 £40,657 £40,769 Revenue Electricity Department £05,317 £69,883 *£72,728 £76,851 Revenue Omnibus Department . *• £6,740 £7,197 £7,840 £9,643 * Charges reduced June 1, 1939, £4OOO per annum being returned to consumers.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 100, 29 April 1941, Page 10
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125Growth of Palmerston North Manawatu Times, Volume 66, Issue 100, 29 April 1941, Page 10
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