CO129-275 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1897 [1-5] — Page 49

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j. a has more than paid for the cost of the Gap Rock Light, ~ and as the charge of one cent a ton is more than sufficient to cover the cost of the upkeep ) and maintenance of the ~ present lighthouses. They state that any charge and above that necessary to cover such cost will deter shipping from visiting this port and is an infringement of the freedom of the port, which will affect its welfare.

4. So far as light dues are concerned I agree with the petitioners that the revenue derived from them should be applied to the purpose for which it is raised, viz: - the upkeep and maintenance of the lighthouses; and it is true that the charge of one cent a ton is sufficient to cover all present expenditure incurred on that account.

5. With regard to the increased rate of 1 1⁄2 cents a ton

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j. a has more than paid for the cost of the Gap Rock Light, ~ and as the charge of one cent a ton is more than sufficient to cover the cost of the upkeep ) and maintenance of the ~ present lighthouses. They state that any charge and above that necessary to cover such cost will deter shipping from visiting this port and is an infringement of the freedom of the port, which will affect its welfare. 4. So far as light dues are concerned I agree with the petitioners that the revenue derived from them should be applied to the purpose for which it is raised, viz: - the upkeep and maintenance of the lighthouses; and it is true that the charge of one cent a ton is sufficient to cover all present expenditure incurred on that account. 5. With regard to the increased rate of 1 1⁄2 cents a ton
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4 j. a has more than than paid for the cost of the Gap Rock Light, ~ and as the charge of one cent a ton is more than sufficient to cover the cost the cost of the upkeep ) and maintenance of the ~ present lighthouses. They any charge state that and above that necessary over to cover such cost will deter - : shipping from visiting this port and is an infringement of the freedom of the port, which will affect it's welfare. 4. J 4. So far as light dues are concerned I agree 46 agree with petitioners that the revenue derived from them should. be applied to the purpose for which it is raised, vir: - the upkeep and maintenance of the lighthouses; and it is a true that the charge of one cent a ton is sufficient to cover all present expenditure incurred on 5. that account. With regard to the increased rate of 11⁄2 cents a tor
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j. a

has

more than

than paid for the

cost of the Gap Rock Light, ~

and as the charge of one cent

a ton is more than sufficient

to cover the cost

the cost of the upkeep

) and maintenance of the ~ present lighthouses. They

any charge

state that

and above that

necessary

over

to

cover such cost will deter -

: shipping from visiting this port and is an

infringement

of the freedom of the port, which will affect it's welfare.

4.

J

4.

So far as light dues

are concerned I agree

46

agree with

petitioners that the revenue

derived from them should. be applied to the purpose for which it is raised, vir: - the upkeep and maintenance of the lighthouses; and it is a true that the charge of one cent a ton is sufficient to cover all present expenditure

incurred on

5.

that account.

With regard to the

increased rate of 11⁄2 cents a

tor

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