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with the addition of $0.01 per gallon for every degree by which the orignal gravity exceeds 1045 degrees as measured by the "Bates" standard saccharometer.
On all intoxicating liquors above the strength of 18 degrees under proof, for every degree above such strength in addition to the appropriate duty as above
Part II.
CHINESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all Chinese type spirits distilled in the Colony and containing not more than 24 per cent
alcohol by weight
On all Chinese type spirits not distilled in the Colony and containing not more than 24 per cent alcohol by weight
On all Chinese type spirits containing more than 24 per cent alcohol by weight, for every one per cent of additional alcoholic strength by weight
Part III.
JAPANESE TYPE LIQUOR.
On all sake containing not more than 24 per cent
of alcohol by weight
For every one per cent of additional alcoholic
strength by weight
Per gallon.
$ 0.07
Per gallon.
$1.20
1.35
0.05
Per gallon.
$1.20
0.05
Part IV.
OTHER LIQUORS.
Per gallon.
On all spirituous liquors other than intoxicating liquors, but including spirits of wine or arrack, containing not more than 24 per cent of alcohol by weight
For
every one per cent of additional alcoholic strength by weight
$1.20
0.05
Provided that it shall be lawful for the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, in his discretion, to assess the duty on any intoxicating liquor not specifically mentioned in Part I, II and III above at such rate as is provided in any such Parts for the liquor which the said Superintendent shall deem to approximate most nearly to such intoxicating liquor; and Provided also that it shall be lawful for the said Superintendent, in his discretion, to assess the duty on any spirituous liquors, imported in a consignment of less than two gallons at one time, at $5.00 per gallon.
R. A. D. FORREST,
Clerk of Councils.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
13th February, 1936.
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