Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26621, 18 November 1947, Page 4

Answers to Correspondents

Inquiries should be addressed to the Editor, and the envelope inscribed in the upper left-hand *• corner “A.T.C.” •• Hillside,”—Probably actionable. . J. McO. —A letter on similar lines has already appeared. The bas-relief design has been on the Cenotaph since its unveiling. ... "Farmer.”—We are holding your letter for inquiry, and it may not appear for a week. •• peeved.”—We are making inquiries “ Inquirer,” South Otago.—As you have already obtained legal advice from a solicitor that the articles mentioned are counted as fixtures, we presume that you can accept that information as correct. • “ Fair Deal,” Alexandra.—As the price order does not operate in Alexandra, the price of milk in that town is subject to the Stabilisation Regulations. which means that the present price should not exceed that charged by the same vendor for the same period in 1939. A J. T., Caversham. —We have sent vou'r name and address to the correspondent signed " Chocolate,” Nortn Otago. “ Interested.” Balclutha.—Under the cake, confectionery, dairy, fruit and vegetable workers' award, a girl between 16 and 17 years of age is entitled to a wage of 34s a week. > "Already Paid.” St. Hilda.—lf you have a receipt for the money paid, or can prove that you have already made payment, you cannot be forced to pay the money a second time. „ . B. M. R., South Otago.—Hydrogen peroxide, which can be obtained in small quantities from the majority of chemist’s shops, should suit your purpose. "Argument,” Milton.—The age benefit, which commences when a person is 60 years of age, was increased from £2 a week to £2 5s a week from October 1 last. The other condit ons relating to the benefit are unchanged. ” Snow,” Dunedin.—The regulations governing the issu.ng of a school certificate as regards marks and averages obtained in the examinations provide that a candidate will be credited with a pass (a) if he obtains not less than 30 per cent, in English and in each of three other subjects, and (b) if not less than 00 per cent, in the four subjects. “ Interested,” Roxburgh.—We would be glad if you would repeat your question, with the name following Oscar imprinted letters, also supplying us with some detail. and we shall endeavour to answer your question. • J J., Ross Home.—B cannot take three points for a run as the last three cards played are 7,7, and 6, and that does not constitute a run, "Argument,” Dunedin.—A batsman cannot be .givt-n out leg before wicket if a ball hits his bat or his hand before striking his person. . ' “ S«. Hilda Ratepayer.”—Unacceptable “ M#her of, Six.”—Disingenuous.