Voices of the People

Nova Scotia House of Assembly Petitions and Correspondence

6 March 1812

Petition of the Magistrates and Grand Jury for Halifax County, "That the great increase of Tavern Licences have in great degree being owing to the trifling tax of Six Pounds per Annum; and as many evils are produced, and as one among the greatest is the Poor House filled with Paupers, from the excessive use of liquors", they recommend an increase in the tax.

Reference: Nova Scotia House of Assembly Nova Scotia Archives RG 5 Series A volume 18 number 67