ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23858, 12 July 1939, Page 10

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “ Constant Reader," Henley.—An aeroplane lands and takes off into the wind. " Newsboy ” and “ Fair Play.”—You have not complied with our rule requiring the enclosure of name and address. “ Why Not? ” Hyde.—lf the figures supplied are correct you would be entitled to the family allowance. Apply for a form of application to the Registrar of Social Security, 397 Princes street, Dunedin, C.l. J. H. M.. Oamaru.—The lameness of the pullets in one leg suggests liver trouble or a chill through being kept on damp ground. They have probably been over-fed or given too much stimulating food, and this would upset the liver. If they are suffering from a chill put them In a crate on clean straw and rub the leg with oil or vaseline. “ Inspector of Seagulls,” Dunedin. —The “ Imperial Guaranteed Loan, 1857,” was the first New Zealand Joan floated on the London market. The amount was £500,000. In 1870 Dr Featherston was instrumental in floating a loan of £1,000,000, carrying an Imperial guarantee. This was the first instalment of a £5,000,000 loan, the second instalment of £1.000.000 being floated in 1872. The price was £IOO 10s 5d per £IOO. An unguaranteed loan was floated In 1873. We have not been successful in finding the other reference. “ New Truth,” Dunedin. —The correspondence has been closed.