MR GEORGE'S PROPOSALS.
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••.tOMDONi May 12. The Cbmimioaie ia beoomdng incre.asinfrlyangtfv at Mr" George's tentative and indefinite proposals and tike plea that the resolution must be passed before the House is informed what the 'Finance Bill contains.. .-,
Mr Geiorge admitted the tax of 3d in the potundi upon salee at clubs clould easily hs evaded by mcreatnng aiubsciriptions. K« eacplained that 6d in the pound <k th^i purohaee of liquor would obviate n the need, to employ, a clerk and register of sales. Hie promised to consider. Mr Aus' ten Chaawberlain's suggoatioii of a sliding soale.
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Thames Star, Volume XLV, Issue 10420, 13 May 1909, Page 2
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103MR GEORGE'S PROPOSALS. Thames Star, Volume XLV, Issue 10420, 13 May 1909, Page 2
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