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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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See 1913 and 1967 quotes.

Quotations

1912

Settlers' effects include a host of things which the immigrant is allowed to convey into the Dominion duty free and at a cheap rate of transportation.

1927

Very seductive rates are offered on settlers' effects and a very low rate on farm produce and grain to be shipped out of the country.

1967

Settlers' effects including household furnishings, aircraft . . . for personal use . . . are admitted duty free. . . .