"M. Finkelstein," managing director Greater Wondergraph Co., writes from Sydney:—"I read with interest that the Government propose an amusement tax. I respectfully suggest that ...
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The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931), Sat 15 Jul 1916, Page 11
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