Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26637, 6 December 1947, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

“ Information,” Maori Hill.—A woman cannot draw both the widow’s benefit and the age benefit. At 60 years of age the age benefit replaces the widow’s benefit. O. M. C., Otekaike.—General Motors (N.Z.), Ltd., Wellington, are the agents in New Zealand for Opel motor cars. “ Mother,” Balclutha.—Payment of the family benefit ceases when parents leave to take up their residence outside New Zealand. , “ Motorist.”—Without knowing the terms of the contract it is not possible to state definitely whether a refund of the deposit paid to secure the cabin can be claimed. It may be advisable to make a claim for a refund, and if the owner of the motor camp refuses, a solicitor should then be consulted. “Wondering,” Tapanui.—(l) In a game 'of pin-pool the rule in the room referred to is that when a player plays out of turn he cannot score, and he then must wait until the next round and come in his correct position. (2) It is necessary for you to state the age of the youth when he commenced the box-milling trade to enable a definite reply to be given to your question. If he commenced at the age of 19 he should receive £3 3s 3d for the first six months, £3 11s Id for the second, £3 19s for the third, £4 12s Id for the fourth, and thereafter the adult rate If the worker commences the trade at the age of 20, he receives £3 13s 9d for the first six months, £4 9s 6d for the second, and thereafter adult rate. " Steam Bones,” Ranfurly.—Bones that are intended for use in a blood and bone mixture should first of all be thoroughly boiled twice.