ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24632, 13 June 1941, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

■ Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. "Inquirer,” .Milton. —We would suggest that you communicate with the Otago Finance Company, Ltd., Octagon. " Fitter,” Sawyers’ Bay.—The figures, as reported; were given in evidence before an Armed Forces Appeal Board in " Citizen l oi the Empire.”—We have no in- . .formation on the points raised. The Answer to the first question would presumably depend on the residential status of the appellants. W A Palmerston.— Exhaustive inquiries ‘ have failed to establish definitely when and by whom milk shakes were first introduced to Dunedin, but we understand that it was probably by Mr Hayman, proprietor of Hayman s Tip Top Milk Bar. who commenced dispensing milk shakes over 20 years ago. B. B. H., Lauder.—We regret we are unable to supply you with the name of the person in Auckland to whom you refer but if you communicate with .Mrs Martin. P.O. Box 899. -Wellington. you will probably be informed of the medium through which you can send clothes to Dr Barnardos " Subscriber.” Central Otago.—(l) If the debt were incurred before you became a bankrupt and you were subsequently granted your discharge, paying nothing to your creditors, you are not legally responsible for the payment of any, debt contracted prior to. your bankruptcy. (2) Accident premiums are dependent on the occupation and risk and are calculated on a percentage basis on the wages paid. In your case the minimum premium of would apply. , "Inquiries.” Balclutha.—The form in which your question is put Is too vague for us to ■ supply you,,with an adequate reply, and we would suggest that you should submit if to the Social Security Department, Customhouse square, Dunedin. At the age of 60 your husband Will not be in receipt of an old age pehsion, but a social ■ security age benefit of 30s a week. He would also be eligible to receive other benefits bringing his total income to £4 a week. A wife 52 years of age is. not entitled to the social security benefit.