ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24424, 9 October 1940, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “Leith Valley Debate.” —(1) December 31. 1899. (2) January 1, 1900. M Silverstone.—Our columns are open to you to show wherein you consider our answer to your question was erroneous. “Gas,” Waitahuna.—A booklet on producer gas may be obtained from the Government Piinter. Wellington, at a cost of 3d. “Aero,” Alexandra. —The information which you seek is not available in Dunedin. You are advised to write to'the Air Secretary. Air Department, Wellington “Sandy,” Clutha Valley—(l) Great Britain is included in Europe. (2) The men conscripted in the war of 1914-18 were called up on the system that is now adopted. (3) Denis Dowling left New Zealand for England in August. 1935. “A B C.”—The letting of part of a . dwelling brings it under the provisions of the Fair Rents Act. One month’s notice to quit may legally be given the tenants, but the obligation is on the owner of the house to find alternative accommo- “ Interested.” Roxburgh—While the Government would pay no compensation to a shepherd who was called up for service and would, if accepted for military service, have to sacrifice a valuable team of dogs and his horse, it is most unlikely that he would be accepted, as he is in a reserved occupation in which he is of as much value to his country, as he would be in the armed forces. R. R„ Moa Flat.—The fee for a marriage, at a registry office is £2 ss, which includes the cost of the licence and the marriage certificate. One of the parties to the marriage must have resided in the district for three clear days. Both parties must be of age. otherwise parental consent to the marriage ‘ must be obtained.