AUSTRALIAN NEWS
SHIPBUILDING SCHEME DEFERRED. CUSTOMS INCREASES. Preea Association—By Telegraph,—Copyright. Australian and NJ2. Cable Association. -»* tt August 11. . has stated that his shipbuilding scheme is hung np indefinitely. • , tJie Hots© of Representatives the Minister of Customs announced increases in import duty of 3s a gallon on spirits and a similar excise dutyj the beer excise duty will t increased Id a gallon. It is estimated tiaat the revenue from these sources will be £600,000, and will cover the loss of revenue caused by the prohibition of the importation of luxuries.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 17081, 13 August 1917, Page 10
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