AnnualReport-1930 — Page 39

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Tobacco Duties

(Tobacco duties were increased with effect from 12th June, 1930).

Motor Spirit Duties

$219,912

$145,528

(New duty of 15 cents per gallon

as from 1st July, 1930).

FEES OF COURT OR OFFICE, PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES,

AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN AID.

Water Excess Supply and Meter Rents.....

(More ineters installed and general building development)

$167,724

Crown Lease Fees

$ 18,462

(Activity in Land transactions).

Deeds Registration

$ 18,993

(Activity in land transactions).

POST OFFICE.

Postages

$132,587

(Postal rates were increased as from. 1st August, 1930).

Message Fees

$272,620

(Increased traffic and extension of services).

RENT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY LAND

AND HOUSES

$133,195

INTEREST

(More permits for encroachment issued and increase in number of Crown Leases).

$167,300

$1,362,982

MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS

(Both these increases can be attributed to the fall in the sterling value of the dollar. Interest on Sterling investments and ster- ling deposits realized during the year have shown a considerable dollar appreciation).

LAND SALES.

Premia on Leases

$1,864,897

(More sales and increased premia received).