GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.
A supplement to the New Zealand Gazette published on Saturday extends over fifty-three pages. The whole is filled with details of the new railway tariff which will qoa}e into force on the 17th of this month. It eho ws a marked increase in the rates to be charged, both for passengers and goods. It increases grain, wool, *nd timber rates. The increase is evenly spread, and should lead to a considerable addition to next year’s revenue, Doubtless it will meet with fierce opposition in certain quarters, but' tho bard logic of facts compelled the change. The charges are so evenly distributed that they will not press heavily on any part ticular class or industry.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 7111, 10 March 1884, Page 2
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116GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 7111, 10 March 1884, Page 2
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