HARBOR DUES ON TROOPSHIPS.
[By Telegraph—Press Association.] Wellington, last night. In connection with the recent arrival and departure of the troopships Devon and Kent a question arose with regard to the payment of harbor dues. Being vessels engaged in the service of the King for military purposes, they were of course exempt from payment of such dues, but as they also took cargo on board for South African ports on account of private shippers, exception was taken to steamers escaping payments which would have to be borne by other trading vessels carrying cargo. The subject was referred to yesterday by a deputation which waited on Mr' Seddon. The latter said that Harbor Boards would in such a case be perfectly within their rights in claiming dues on such shipments ; otherwise other shippers and firms would be placed at a disadvantage. The Premier also said that vessels contracting with Government to carry cargo to South Africa would have to pay the ordinary port charges.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 383, 7 April 1902, Page 2
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163HARBOR DUES ON TROOPSHIPS. Gisborne Times, Volume VII, Issue 383, 7 April 1902, Page 2
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