Fiji's New Tariffs
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TO meet increased defence expendi
ture, the Fiji Legislative Council
recentiv anpmved a new tariff schedule, the principal items of which are:— Ale and beer. —Increase of 4/- a case on bottled beer and 10/- a drum on draught beer.
Candles.—Now iy 2 d. a lb. British and 3d. a lb. foreign.
Dhall.—lncreased from 60/- and 90/- a ton to 75/- and 112/6.
Sharps and pollard.—lncreased from 30/- and 50/- a ton (2,000 lb. 1 to 40/- and 60/-.
Benzine and similar oils. —Increased Id. a gallon.
Rice (dressed or broken).—lncreased from 40/and 60/- a ton to 50/- and 75/-.
Soap.—lncreased from Id. and 2d. per lb. to 2d. and 4d. per lb.
Spirits.—lncreased from 26/- and 39/- to 36/and 49/- a gallon.
Tobacco (manufactured). —Prom 7/- and 10/6 a lb. to *9/8 and 13/2 a lb.
Cigars.—From 9/- and 13/6 a lb. to 12/- and 16/6 a lb.
Cigarettes.—From 8/- and 12/- per lb. to liz ard 15/-.
Wines.—From 4/- and 6/- to 5/- and 7/6 r gallon.
Still wines (containing more than 40% proof spirit).—Prom 26/- and 39/- to 36/- and 49/-.
Sparkling wines (containing more than 40% proof spirit).—From 26/- and 39/- to 36/- and 49/-.