ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24420, 4 October 1940, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

. [Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents,] “Inquisitor,” Waipiafa,—Either.form is ■ correct. “Wager,” Oamaru—Men between the ages of 21 and 45 are eligible for overseas service. " Contact,” Dunedin.—A man must have reached the age of 19 years before he can join the Territorial Force. The voluntary system,, however, has now been discarded in favour of conscription. ' ’ “Subscriber.”—The planting of trees along a boundary without the consent of the owner of the adjoining land is a breach of the Fencing Act, under which you would be able to proceed against the offending person. The distance from the fence at which trees .may be planted is not prescribed in the Act. "Inquirer.” South Otago.—We are informed by the Army Department that each case is considered on its merits. When a reservist joins his unit in camp he is required to fill in a form regarding dependents and the allocation of his pay. and the question of an allowance by the Government is decided on the statements made in this way. “Soldiers’ Parcels,” Hindon.—Suggestions for parcels for soldiers overseas depend to a certain extent on whether the recipient is in England or in Egypt. Apart from the climatic differences, which make some goods unsuitable, a number of articles which can be easily procured in England are not obtainable in Egypt. For soldiers in Egypt lip salve and Q-Tol (in tins) would lie useful. One list submitted by a captain in Egypt includes the following articles:—Cake in tins, plum pudding (properly packed), chocolates in a tin. shortbread, razor blades (Valet and Gillette), iodine pencil (if available), pipe cleaners, comb, metal boot fasteners or leather laces, pair of scissors,, small roll of sticking plaster, sox (not too thick, any colour, as stockings tops are worn over them), tape marked with number and name for sewing on to clothes, bachelor buttons, chewing gum. towel, handkerchiefs, cigarette lighters, face cloth or sponges, sandals, and old ' illustrated magazines. The list also mentions New Zealand tobacco and cigarettes, but these should not be included in private parcels until inquiries have been made concerning the duty payable. Parcels not including tobacco, cigarettes or liquor and not exceeding 111 b weight will be delivered in Egypt free of Customs duty. Similar articles may be sent to England. but rationed foods are not allowed. Edibles which may be included . are; Christmas cake, honey, tinned tongues, ham and biscuits (all duty free) and condensed milk.'sweets and tobacco, which are subject to a duty, that may be paid at this end.