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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 60

Harbour Charges:—

Harbour Charges:—

Wharfage Dues (which are payable by the Importers and Exporters of Goods), are as follows:—

General Merchandise 2s. per ton (by weight or measurement).
Agricultural Produce, Coal, &c. 1s. per ton.
Wool 4d. per bale.
Timber 2d. per 100ft. superficial.

(Half rates on transhipments), and re-shipped goods free on declaration.

Sheds are provided on the Gladstone Pier for British and Foreign Imported Goods, and are worked by the Railway Department, and by this means vessels now obtain the most rapid dispatch. A large Grain Export Shed, 520 feet long, has been built by the Board on the new breastwork, and is worked by the Railway Department. The now reclaimed ground, of about 4 acres near the dock, will also provide space for sites for additional grain stores, &c.

Pilotage Dues.—On all sailing vessels over 100 tons register, 3d. per ton register each way.

Steamers, two-thirds of above rates.

Port Charges.—2d. per ton register.

N B.—There is No Berthage Charge on Vessels lying at the Wharves or Jetties.