THE PETROL TAX
A UNITED COMPLAINT OPPOSITION FROM AUCKLAND. (Per Press Association). AUCKLAND, Nov. 3. Representatives of trades interested in the proposed petrol tax of 4d a gallon met at the invitation of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce to-day to formulate a united complaint. Among the interests representod were the dairy industry, motor traders, carriers, the Auckland Electric Power Board, two omnibus services and a launch firm. A resolution was carried objecting to the additional burden of Ghe tax, and suggesting that opposition would not be raised to a reasonable rate provided the revenue was entirely devoted to roads, and substantial relief was provided in respect to other taxes. The meeting added its opinion that in view of the expense and difficulty with claims for petrol exemptions, the tyre tax was a preferable source of revenue.
The executive of the Chamber of Commerce will meet in the morning to consider the position as indicated by large coiL&umcrs of petrol.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19989, 4 November 1927, Page 7
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159THE PETROL TAX Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19989, 4 November 1927, Page 7
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