Malta Blue Book 1911-12

This is the Malta Blue Book for 1911-12, an official government statistics publication. The volume comprises tables of revenue sources, public finances, military expenditure, legislation, political franchise, civil administration, census data, education, shipping, agriculture, criminal statistics, hospitals, and meteorological observations. The revenue section details specific taxes and fees collected under various ordinances: customs duties on imported beer, cattle, meat, grain, oils, spirits, sugar, and tobacco; fees for certificates of maritime competency and shipping documentation; post office revenues from stamps and money orders; government printing office fees for advertisements and publications; and registry fees for hypothecations, births, marriages, and deaths. Store rent charges appear throughout for goods held in customs facilities. The document presents itemized amounts collected in pounds, shillings, and pence, organized by governmental department and statutory authority.