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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. F. G., Alexandra.—lf the information can be obtained it will be published. "Argument," Henley.—One half (J) multiplied by one-half (i) equals one quarter (J). One half divided by one half equal one (1). " Interested Reader," Oamaru.—Hard water can be softened by boiling and then leaving it exposed to the atmosphere for some time. "G. G.," Alexandra.—The ships of the German navy surrendered in accordance with the terms of the armistice were scuttled by the German crews at Scapa Flow on June 21, 1919. " Subscriber," Clinton.—ln New South Wales and Victoria the lambing season commences in April and extends through May and June. In South Australia lambing is mostly in April. "Interested," Waimate. Government grants for the maintenance of hospitals vary in amount in different districts. The subsidies average £ for £ on capital and maintenance expenditure over the whole Dominion. " Rent," Dunedin.—On the facts stated you were not liable for the social security charge of 245. Application for a refund should be made direct to the Commissioner of Taxes, Wellington. " Lodgeman," Dunedin.—The question appears to have been fully discussed and nothing can at present be said in our columns to affect it. The matter is really one for the members of the lodge to settle in a meeting. " Shepherd," Herbert.—We have referred your letter to Dr Bennett, research officer, Department of Hydatid Research and Prevention, and you will be communicated with on the matter in question. "Organist," St. Clair.—(l) The title is " The Merry-go-round Broke Down." (2) The Hammond electric cathedral organ costs approximately £575. One of these fine instruments is installed in Canterbury Cathedral. A. T., Gore.—A man on wages or salary paid the tax on unemployment of 8d in the £ for the year ending March 31, 1939. On any income other than salary or wages received during the same period he must pay the social security charge of Is in the £. " Paying In," Kaitangata— It would appear from the information supplied that a portion of the . ge benefit may be available, but that can be ascertained only by applying to the Social Security Office, 397 Princes street, Dunedin, C.l. " Householder," Dunedin.—ln the absence of an agreement regarding notice it would be necessary to give the tenant one month's notice to vacate the rooms. The grounds as stated appear to constitute sufficient cause to determine the tenancy. " Preceptor," Dunedin.—The owner of a wooden house which is let for rent is entitled to a deduction of 3 per cent, on gross income for depreciation, in addition to rates, insurance, etc. Claims for depreciation are allowed on the original cost of the building to the claimant, provided the owner keeps a record in the form of a building account. " Inquirer," Ranfurly.—The ship Dai.iel Rankin (1048 tons), Captain Muller, sailed on September 5, 1863, and arrived at Port Chalmers on December 6, with 153 passengers. The ship Sir William Eyre (1316 tons), Captain Blakey, arrived at Port Chalmers on July 6 from Glasgow, via Bluff. The number of passengers is not recorded. " Perplexed," Dunedin.—The actual position of a man and his wife eligible for the age benefit under social security is that they may own their own home of any value and have a credit account of £SOO each without reduction of the full benefit. Additional income or the possession of capital above the amount named would reduce the benefit payable. "Pakeha," Dunedin.—(l) Income received in New Zealand from investments in England on which taxes are paid at the source is not liable for income tax in New Zealand. The social security charge of Is in the £ is payable on sucli income. (2) Income tax free investments in England am subject to income and social security taxes in New Zealand. The Act provides that if the investments are subject to taxation in another British dominion they are free of income tax in New Zealand.

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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23810, 17 May 1939, Page 8

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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS Otago Daily Times, Issue 23810, 17 May 1939, Page 8

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS Otago Daily Times, Issue 23810, 17 May 1939, Page 8

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