ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23859, 13 July 1939, Page 10

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. W„ Roxburgh.—Communicate with Mr F. S. Salinger, P.O. Box 523. Dunedin, C.l. “ Pommy," Oamaru.—The question will be replied to In “ The Kennel ” on Monday next. “ Lawrence." —The address is Inspector of Weights and Measures, Niven’s Buildings. Moray place, Dunedin, C.l. "A B C,” Naseby,—Communicate with Messrs Cammell, Laird and Co., Ltd., Birkenhead. England. “ Volunteer," Lawrence.” and " That’s All,” Dunedin.—Nothing is to be gained by continuing discussion on this subject. " Pensioner," Oamaru.—As from July 1 public hospital maintenance becomes a charge on social security funds, and a patient would therefore have no liability. “ Dubb.” St. Clair—There is no legal height for a live boundary fence. That and the cutting of the hedge is a matter for arrangement between the neighbours. “ Outboard,” Kelso.—Application for a licence, which is necessary for ail boats plying for hire, should be made to the Senior Surveyor of Ships, Marine Department, Dunedin, C.l. " Domestic,” Roxburgh.—A domestic servant is not entitled to an annual holiday on full pay. In common law a worker or an employer is bound to give one week’s notice terminating service. “ Inquirer,’’ Central Otago.—A man working on a farm is entitled to an annual holiday on money wages paid. If his engagement is terminated before 12 months he is entitled to proportionate holidays on pay. " Perplexed,” Balclutha.—’The whole circumstances should be communicated to the Income Tax Inspector. Land and Income Tax Department, Post Office Buildings, Dunedin, C.l. You will then be advised regarding the whole matter. “ Cinders," Balclutha.—The rate per day as provided under the Social Security Act is 12s 6d. Some maternity hospitals working under the Act have a higher scale of charges, and it may be assumed that the sum of £1 12s 6d represents the excess of those charges above the social security allowance. "Waterproofing,” Waiwera South—(l) We understand there is a proprietary line on the market for preserving apd waterproofing jute, the price being approximately 25s per gallon. (2) A general answer could not be given. Much would depend on the horse, and even more on the river. It is not safe to ride some horses in a river, and it is generally unwise to ride in the stirrups.