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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 62

The Dog Tax

The Dog Tax

The question of dog tax came next. The Sub-Committee's remarks were as follows:—"It is suggested that Parliament be asked to fix a uniform tax throughout the colony of 2s 6d on all sheep and cattle dogs, and 10s per head on all others. And it is thought that this would tend to decrease the number of useless dogs, and therefore minimise the losses caused by the worrying of sheep.

Mr Quane moved—"That the Government be urged to impose a uniform dog tax throughout the colony of 2s 6d on sheep and cattle dogs and 10s on all others."

Mr Borrie seconded the motion pro forma.

After some discussion, in which Messrs Henderson, Kyngdom, Wanklyn, Matthews, Pashby and Grigg took part,

Mr Quane withdrew the resolution.

Mr McLaren moved—"That it be a recommendation from this Conference that the collection of the dog tax be placed in the hands of the police.

Mr Borrie seconded the motion, which, after some little discussion, was carried on division.

The Conference adjourned till 2 p.m.