THE COMMONWEALTH TARIFF.
DUXX ON WHITE PINE. Melbourne, September 0. . A meeting of the Bawnnlmrs' Association approved the increases in the timber duty. In regard to New Zeaiaud white pine for the manufacture ot butter boxes, the meeting favored a reciprocity agreement with New Zealand, it was considered advisable to admit pine free into the Commonwealth rather than to have a rebate given on butter boxes. THE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSAL. Received 10th, 1.1 a.m. . Melbourne, September 9. Mr Trapp, a timber merchant, urged! the Minister for Customs to adjtnit New Zealand pine free, as there was no bcr in Australia so suitable for butter boxes. • ' Mr Chapman said the Government intended to allow a drawback on New Zealand butter box timber. Mr Trapp contended this would cause trouble, as the right man would not get the drawback. 6
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 10 September 1907, Page 2
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137THE COMMONWEALTH TARIFF. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 10 September 1907, Page 2
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