CO129-559-19 Naval Commander-in-Chief- alleged exemption from customs duties 17-12-1936 - 8-5-1937 — Page 9

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Even though Admiralty House may be theoretically

the equivalent for certain purposes of one of His Majesty's Ships I am reluctant to admit that any exception is possible to the rule that all liquor consumed ashore is dutiable, as I foresee the possibility of such an admission being invoked in the case of Naval Canteens and possibly even of Military establishments.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

A Caldeciz

Governor &c.