Pacific Islands Monthly
The news magazine of the South Pacific · since 1930
Pacific Islands Monthly, 22 August 1931Vol. 2 No. 1

Good Customers of Australia

p. 6 · Read in the full issue

Page 66

N. Guinea’S Liquor Bill

Alcoholic liquors imported into the Man dated Territory of New Guinea for the 12 months from June 30, 1929, were valued a over £30,000.

The main sources of supply were: Ale, beer, stout, cider, etc, —

Australia, United Kingdom Germany .. £17,235 501 1,571 Spirits—• Australia United Kingdom France 175 6,529 1,388 Wines — Australia France 1,390 913 Customs Duty collected on of these liquors amounted £26,563. the imporl to no less t at ioi tha The rate of duty is— Ale, beer, stout, etc. ..

Cider and sherry Spirits Wines, still Wines, sparkling . 2/6 per gallo 1/6 per gallo . 30/- per gallo: . 12/6 per galloi . 30/- per gallo:

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