The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Great Britain |
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The population , which in 1891 numbered 626,658 , had increased by the census of 1926 to over 1,400,000 . The volume of physical production , the rate of real wages , the accumulation of savings bank deposits , the increase of land ...
The population , which in 1891 numbered 626,658 , had increased by the census of 1926 to over 1,400,000 . The volume of physical production , the rate of real wages , the accumulation of savings bank deposits , the increase of land ...
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The tariff resolutions introduced in September 1927 selected a few industries for slightly increased protection ; but failed almost completely to meet the manufacturers ' demands . In the comparatively moderate protection given to local ...
The tariff resolutions introduced in September 1927 selected a few industries for slightly increased protection ; but failed almost completely to meet the manufacturers ' demands . In the comparatively moderate protection given to local ...
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To provide the necessary funds , increases in land and income - tax , in postage and railway fares and other items were imposed . ... During the same period the income tax increased from £ 540,318 to £ 8,248,945 .
To provide the necessary funds , increases in land and income - tax , in postage and railway fares and other items were imposed . ... During the same period the income tax increased from £ 540,318 to £ 8,248,945 .
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