ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23370, 9 December 1937, Page 10

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “ Farmer,” Walwera South.—Dr R. Gardner, 41 Dowling street, Dunedin, C.l. J. C., Arthurton.—Workers on public works are fully notified regarding their holidays, the conditions under which holidays are granted, and the payments made in respect to them. "Pakeha,” Tapanui.—(l) The driver of a Government-owned motor vehicle is subject to the traffic regulations and liable to prosecution for any breach committed. (2) The Maori words “ Waitaki ” and “ Manapouri ” are pronounced with the full vowel sounds— Wai-taki and Mana-pouri. “Warrigal,” Central Otago.—(l) Proceedings for maintenance should be taken through a solicitor. It may not be necessary to have the matter taken to court. (2) A man cannot lawfully leave New Zealand without making provision for his dependents. The solicitor would advise as to the necessary 'steps. (3) In the circumstances as stated it appears unlikely that the husband would be given jurisdiction over the child. “A,” Middlemarch.—(l) The signing of a proposal for a policy of life insurance is not a contract giving an insurance company legal power to enforce payment of the first premium. As the proposed policy does not meet your requirements, you need not proceed further, and the insurance company cannot enforce any payment. (2) An insurance company cannot pay out the sum assured on the life of a child under one year.