ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. "Democrat.” Miller’s Flat.—We are unable to supply the “ constitution and platform ” of the New Zealand Communist Party, but it may be taken that it gives its support to the objectives of the movement as a whole. •Inquirer,” Oamaru.—The effect of the order is merely to enable the Arbitration Court to give consideration to the position of apprentices when.it I considers the forthcoming application for a general order increasing wages. •Mislead/’ Seacliff. —Before a soldiers farewell committee may be set up, it is necessary for permission to be obtained from the chairman of the District Patriotic Committee. If the committee to which you refer exists under the authority of the chairman of the Waikoualti District Patriotic Committee, it may continue to function in accordance with the regulations in •Knitter,” Cromwell. —If you wish to knit articles for the Patriotic Committee, you would be advised to join the near--est Women’s Patriotic Committee, which will supply you with khaki wool ■ and full instructions for knitting soldiers’ comforts. , If you wish to knit for the Red Cross, you may use any marl wool, not less than four-ply, and if vou applv to the secretary of the Red Cross Society, Dunedin, yoq will / , be supplied, for the price of sixpence, with a full book of instructions. • Convenient.”—The Patriotic Council s ■ office is in the basement of the Town Hall in the Octagon, and there is always someone on duty personally to receive and acknowledge any parcels for soldiers. it ■> • Inquisitive.”—The letters F.C.S.N.Z. stand for ” Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries, N.Z.” •Pig.” Gore. —To remove the mildew from the pig which you have cured, rub it with a warm cloth, and then sponge with vinegar.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24327, 18 June 1940, Page 6
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