29 Apr 1865
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Newspaper
Weekly Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 29, 1865
Page
1
The Association details its long campaign for fire insurance tax relief. The Budget proposes partial reform from 3s to 1s 6d on stock in trade and utensils, leaving private property at 3s. The group argues this creates unfair class distinctions and urges a single, equitable tax on all property. They list patrons, officers, and supporting MPs.
The association presses for equal tax treatment across classes, aiming to repeal the fire duty entirely. They urge larger reductions beyond 1s 6d and highlight a broad list of cooperating fire insurance offices and corporate bodies, with offices in London, 32 Fleet Street, dated October 1864.
A prospectus announces formation of a joint stock company to grow fruit vegetables and flowers at Greatford Essex on about 135 acres with lease terms of 21 years. The site lies near Barking Liford and Barking stations with rail links to London and a planned extension network.
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