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Shingles, a charge of sixpence per 1000.
Sheep and Pigs, a charge of threepence each.
Slates, a charge of three shillings per 1000.
Turnips, a charge of two shillings per 2240 lbs.
Vehicles, a charge of two shillings and sixpence each—two-wheeled.
Vehicles, a charge of five shillings each—four-wheeled.
All other goods a charge of two shillings per ton.
Tonnage Dues, 2nd Schedule.
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On all sailing vessels except as in Clause Two mentioned, a charge of one shilling per ton register.
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On all sailing vessels entering in ballast, or solely for the purpose of loading with coal or timber, a charge of sixpence per ton register.
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On all steamers, except as in Clause Four is mentioned, a charge of fourpence per ton register, per trip, provided that all coasting steamers calling at Greymouth, before proceeding to Hokitika, and having paid the tonnage rates for that trip, shall not be chargeable with tonnage rates if calling at Greymouth on the return from Hokitika northwards.
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On all tug steamers towing in vessels only, a charge of threepence per ton on the registered tonnage of the vessel towed in by them.
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On all lighters trading to the offing, and all tug-boats solely bringing in cargo from vessels in the offing, a charge of eightpence per ton measurement, for all cargo brought into port or to the wharf.
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On all steamers, whether tug-boats or otherwise, and which bring in or take in passengers in addition to the above rates payable by such steamer, a charge of fourpence for each passenger so brought in or taken out.
E. MASTERS,
Mayor.
JOHN A. WHALL,
Town Clerk.
Council Chambers,
Gresson-street, Greymouth,
October 11th, 1873.
Printed by Joseph Philip Klein, at the West Coast Times Office, authorised Printer for the time being of the County of Westland Gazette.
Westland Provincial Gazette 1873, No 22
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Alteration of Wharfage and Tonnage Rates by Greymouth Borough Council
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🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Works11 October 1873
Wharfage Rates, Tonnage Rates, Greymouth, River Grey, Borough Council
- E. Masters, Mayor
- John A. Whall, Town Clerk