GOLD EXPORT DUTY
PROTEST FROM THAMES. THAMES, February 15. When the suggestion of & tax being imposed on gold exported from, New Zealand was first mentioned, the borough commissioner, Mr C\ L. Grange, wrctci to the Prune Minister, Mr Forbes; stating that the imposition of snob a tax would have detrimental effect on the possibility of opening up the Thames goldfield. T'lie increased exchange rate, stated the commissioner, meant that tributcrs and prospectors would have to pay more for their ammunition and the cost of. living would be increased. The cost of getting gold would be higher and tli** imposition of a tax on goid won would certainly harm a national industry which should have every encouragement front the Government. The commissioner added.that the increased production of gold was an impoi taut factor in economic recovery, and anything which would restrict that prcducion \vr.!» not in the best interests of the. Dominion .
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 February 1933, Page 8
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