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1904. NEW ZEALAND.

RATE STRUCK IN EACH COUNTY IN EXCESS OF HATE PREVIOUSLY LEVIABLE.

Return to an Order vf the House of Representatives, dated the 30th June, 1904. Ordered, " That there be laid before this House a Return showing the increased amount of rate struck for the current financial year in each county in excess of the rate leviable previous to the passing of 'The Counties Act Amendment Act, 1903.' "—(Mr. Buchanan.)

A bate in excess of the rate leviable previous to the passing of " The Counties Act Amendment Act, 1903," has been struck in the following counties : — County. Excess of Rate previously leviable. Hutt ... ... ... One farthing. Piako ... ... ... ■■■ ••■ One farthing. Pohangina... ... ... ••■ ••• Nine-fourteenths of a penny. Taieri ... ... ... ... ■•• One farthing. Tauranga ... ... "... ■•• ■•• One farthing. In nineteen counties the rate for the current year has yet to be struck. John McGowan, Commissioner of Taxes. Land and Income Tax Department, Wellington, 17th August, 1904. Approximate Cost of Paper. -Preparation, not s,'iveu ; printing (1,426 copies), 18b.

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