N.G. Tariff

Canberra, Aug. 16.

A number of alterations have been notified in the New Guinea Customs tariff. The following are the principal changes: ... Was ... Is Now Tobacco, manufactured, per lb. .. 2.6 ... 4.8 Automobiles and Accessories .. 10 p.c. .. 20 p.c.

Linseed Oil ... 3 p.c. .. 10 p.c.

Aeroplanes and Parts ... 3 p.c. .. 10 p.c.

Mining Machinery and Parts ... 3 p.c. .. 10 p.c.

The other items are unimportant.

The duty on trade tobacco remains unaltered at 2/6 per lb. ... ———