How Levin Has Grown
An indication of Levin's growth ovpr the past 27 years is given in the following estimated figures, compiled by the town clerk, Mr. H. L. Jenkins: —
Saleable capital , .« valne £533405 £1551790 Rates levied .... £4532 £17193 Hospital levy . . £222 £2976 The population in 1922 was 2085. At the last census in 1945 it was given as 3264, but Mr. Jenkins estimates that the population is now approaching 4000. o '
1922 1948 Dwellings 496 1200 Ratepayers 640 1056 Rateable properties 864 1289 Total ordinary revenue £13348 £57321 Total payments out of revenue £12188 £52142 Nett indebtedness £30134 £74132 Drivers' licences issued 259 1591 Fees £409 £2473 Employees 21 51 Total salaries and wages £3910 £21475 *
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Chronicle (Levin), 5 February 1949, Page 4
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117How Levin Has Grown Chronicle (Levin), 5 February 1949, Page 4
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