ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24715, 18 September 1941, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. G. Steel.—Unsuitable. "Future Outlook."—We cannot see our way to publish unofficial selections. "Progress Otago."—lt would seem reasonable to wait the circulation of the annual report before commenting on the operations of the association. "Curious." Central Otago.—The practice of issuing special badges to volunteers declared medically unfit was discontinued after conscription came into force. "Country Chap."—Under a six-incn pressure 20,360 gallons of water would be discharged per hour through an opening six inches by four inches in a board at the side of a water race. "R. A.," Beaumont.—The bird sent by you is an Australian cuckoo. This is the first instance, so far as the Dunedin Museum authorities know, of a live specimen being found in New -Zealand. "Subscriber," Balclutha— (1) Inquiries are being made, and a reply will be given to your question at an early date. (2) After the training period has been completed a woman acting as an assistant teacher receives a salary of £l7O for the first year, rising to £2lO in the fifth year. A head or sole teacher, whether male or female, and assistant masters, are paid £l9O for the first year, rising to £250 in the fifth year. Salaries vary according to the type of position held by the teacher. If you desire fuller particulars you are advised to write to the secretary of the Otago Education Board.