A PROTEST FROM MASTERTON. MASTERTON, July 23.
i The Borough Council to-night discussed the increased duty on iron pipes of greater ] ■ diameter than sin. The duty on this class ' of pipes has been increased from 5 per cent. ] to 20 per cent. This was considered a very j serious matter for local bodies when carry- j ing out gas, water, and drainage work. A j 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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Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 18
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104A PROTEST FROM MASTERTON. MASTERTON, July 23. Otago Witness, Issue 2785, 31 July 1907, Page 18
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