Malta Blue Book

Government Statistical Records for Malta, 1908-1909 This is a government statistical compilation detailing Malta's revenue sources and fiscal administration for the fiscal year 1908-1909, published by the Government Printing Office. The document systematically catalogs taxes, duties, and fees across multiple departments. The Lieutenant Governor's Office collected fees for maritime certifications—including master and mate competencies for foreign-going ships, engineer licenses, and padrone permits—along with attestations, passport applications, and professional warrants for advocates, physicians, surgeons, dentists, and other practitioners, valued at £220. The Post Office generated revenue primarily through stamp sales (£14,945), money order commissions, private box rentals, and parcel mail fees, totaling £18,487. The Government Printing Office earned fees from gazette advertisements and publications (£469). The Public Registry processed hypothecations, births, marriages, deaths registrations, and notarial services. Customs duties dominated revenue, particularly on grain imports (wheat, Indian corn, barley), wines, spirits, tobacco, petroleum, and manufactured goods, with detailed tariff schedules specifying per-unit duties or ad valorem percentages.