ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23811, 18 May 1939, Page 10

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “ Query,” Dunedin.—The term “ juvenile lead " is used to denote the most important youthful actor in a cast. “ Inquirer,” Omarama. —The director of the School of Mines Informs us that the specimen is coal from what is apparently a very thin seam indeed. “Tailor,’' St. Leonards.—The clothing allowance granted to returned soldiers who have suffered amputation varies according to the extra wear caused by the artificial aids necessary in each case. W. Joss, Dunedin.—We have already Informed “ Lodgeman ” that nothing further of value can be said in our columns. The whole matter can be ventilated at a meeting of the, lodge concerned. “ Would Like to Know,” Kakanul.— Manuka bushes can be transplanted if care is used- In not disturbing the foots, but they should not be too large. The best time to transplant is the usual tree-planting season in cscli district. G. G. S., Dunedin.—The necessary qualifications for the position are a high standard of education and good general knowledge. The prospect of employment and the salary could be determined only by personal application. ' . ■> "National for Always,” Outram.—(ll The legacy is not subject to the social security charge of Is in the £, but the interest earned on it is subject to the charge. (2) Application for the family allowance should be lodged at the Social Security Office, 397 Princes street, Dunedin, C.l. F. G., Alexandra.—The picture depicts the finish of the King George Handicap at Forbury Park on May 4, 1935. The result was:—Mr H. Murphy’s Craganour, on the rails (S. A; Edwards), 1; Mr J. R. McKenzie’s Taxpayer, centre (P. Gallagher), 2; Mr L. A. Maiden's Great Logan, outside (Owner), 3; with Mr C. P. Cameron’s Avernis at the rear. “ Inquirer," Taieri.—(l) The social security charge of Is in the £ must oe paid on the income derived from Interest dux-lng the year ended March 31, 1939. (2) A person in receipt of the age benefit (formerly old-age pension), who has no other income, is not liable for the registration fee. If he earns income in addition to the age benefit at any time he becomes liable for the quarterly instalment. C, D., Dunedin.—On the face of it there would appear to be a good chance of obtaining possession of your house. It would become a question of relative hardship, and-on that ground you appear to have the strongest case. The courts have held that alternative accommodation cannot, or need not In all respects, be equal to that which is vacated, and you have apparently made adequate offers in this respect. Application for possession would have to be made to a magistrate in proper form.