ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22205, 7 March 1934, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

" Farmer," Oturehua. —As a general rule transfers of the building subsidy are neither encouraged nor approved by the Unemployment Board. An application for an extension of time in which to utilise the subsidy, fully outlining the circumstances of the particular case, should ba addressed to the Unemployment Commissioner at Wel-

lington. "Rodomontade," Herbert.—(l) Bankers are not supposed to pay the Government any sum of money for every ounce of gold they rocelve. The duty on gold, which is prob* ably the matter you have In mind. Is 12s 6d per ounce, and Is paid by the miner or the company which wins the gold. The miner receives the market price for every ounce of gold he sells. Banks do not buy and sell gold—they work on a small handling charge to cover expenses. (2) Bees must be kept according to the regulations under the Apiaries Act, and every hive must be registered. . The registered owner can claim the bees. (3) A bee dies after stinging a person. (4) Mange is a very rare disease among dogs, only three authenticated cases being known In the Dominion. Eczema, on the other hand, is fairly common among neglected dogs. If a dog suffers from worms an itching condition Is set up, and a dog will develop Irritations. These should be treated with zinc ointment or powdered zinc sprinkled on the coat. The bowels should be kept in order and the dog washed in a liver of sulphur" bath, using a piece about th? size of a walnut In a gallon of water. (5) Brown rot on stone fruit Is a fungus disease, most prevalent In damp, warm weather where humidity Is high. Under careful treatment, Including suitable spraying at proper seasons, the disease has been to some extent brought within the

bounds of control. "Justice for All." —Hardly fair comment In view of all the circumstances. G. Steel.—There has been no record of the making of such a statement In our columns.