ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24732, 8 October 1941, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will riot be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. “Land Girl,” Waitati—Under the agricultural workers’ award an employee 20 years of age and under 21 is entitled to £1 17s 6d a week with board and lodging. “Argument,” Arrowtown. —We understand -that as a general rule the 9 o’clock news broadcast by the national stations every night is read by Professor Shelley. “ Interested,” Hawea Flat. —Although attendance at parades is not absolutely compulsory every home guardsman should attend as many as possible, and it is obligatory on hirri. when he is asked by his superior officer, to supply his reasons for non-attendance. “Oamaru.”—As it appears from your statement that it was the landlady who herself put an end to the tenancy, she cannot claim that notice should have been given to her. Therefore, she is not entitled to retain the week's board money Further, it may be that your son could claim a refund of the money on the ground that there was a frustration of his contract with hi? landlady through the action of the military authorities in calling him up. “Anxious.” Dunback.—Your eligibility for social security benefit depends on your circumstances. You should make application to the Registrar, Social Security Department. Dunedin. giving full details of your financial position, the length of time you have been out of work, domestic responsibilities and any other necessary particulars. "Navy.” Milton.—lf you have been called in an overseas ballot you are not eligible for service in the navy. If you have not been called up and are desirous of entering the navy you should communicate direct with the Royal Naval Reserve Divisional Headquarters. St Andrew street. Dunedin. "C. 1. D.”—(1) The addresses for which you ask are (a) P. J. Twomey. Hon. Collector Makogai Leper Fund, 172 Bealey avenue, Christchurch; (b) the Secretary. Otago Provincial Patriotic Council, Municipal Chambers, Dunedin. (2) No person is permitted to sell stamps or postal notes at a price exceeding their face value. Any case of overcharging should be reported to the Chief Postmaster at Dunedin. (3) There seems to be no reason why a creditor should be allowed to charge postage on accounts rendered as he is under no obligation to send accounts to his debtor. If the debtor declines to pay and the creditor sues for the amount the court is almost certain, apart from any other consideration, to dismiss the action on the ground that it is trivial.