ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24631, 12 June 1941, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “Citizen,” Oamaru.—Our source of information was Hansard, reporting discussion of the Bill. We are not in a position to answer your question in greater detail. It was reaffirmed in our news columns on June 9, by the chairman of the National Savings Committee, that a solemn assurance had been given that every penny so subscribed would be used solely to defray the cost of the war to this country. I*. C„" Cromwell.—(l) The maximum amount of money that can be sent to soldiers overseas in one year is £3O, New Zealand currency, equal to £24 English money. This may be sent in one sum or may be divided into smaller amounts. For an additional 5s the money will be cabled through Base Records, Wellington. The money should be lodged at any branch of the Bank of New Zealand “ for credit of the Public Account,” and the name, regimental number and unit of the soldier must be given. Any branch of the bank will, however, explain the procedure. (2) The names of soldiers from the Invercargill district which appear in-the casualty lists are published in the Otago Daily Times. (3) Tobacco; tissues and cigarettes may be enclosed in parcels to soldiers overseas, but are subject to duty in Egypt. (4) Waste material should be sent to the waste material depot Neill and Co.’s buildings, Crawford street. •