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DEMAND FOR MORE AGAINST U.S.A. [By Telegraph, Per Press Association.] . PALMERSTON N. Aug. 13. The Chamber of Commerce this evening decided tp advise the Government that Palmerston North importers considered' an additional duty of at 5 per cent, should be placed on all American goods imported into New Zealand, so long as importers are given reasonable- notice of increase. Tlie resolution was the result of p discussion on the recent doubling of the primage duty. Investigation showed that as the result of comprehensive inquiries there was no great opposition to- the added tax, as it would not affect the cost of living to the degree likely to occasion concern. Secondly, industries are not likely to be adversely affected.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1929, Page 3
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120PRIMAGE DUTY Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1929, Page 3
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