_The Evening Post_, 9 April 1925:
DREDGE MACHINERY
QUESTION OF PAYING DUTY
(BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
GISBORNE, This Day.
When the #dredge Korua, purchased from the Australian Government, was preparing to sail for New Zealand, the Federal Marine Authorities compelled the dismantlement of a portion of her machinery, which was brought over by cargo steamer. The New Zealand Customs Department have claimed duty on this, and the #Gisborne Harbour Board sought a refund. The board has now been informed that there is no means under the Customs Tariff by which the ladder and buckets can be admitted free of duty.
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