ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24944, 17 June 1942, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Question's will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. " Sunk."—The Exmouth was a destroyer Of 1475 tons. She- was sunk on January 24 1940 * J Townley—Mr S. D. Burnett is in charge of the Uruguayan Consulate in New Zealand. His headquarters are in Wellington. , "Deeply Interested."—The question of the religious beliefs of the persons referred to is one that is personal to them- " Flag," Naseby.—Messrs J. MeGrath and Co or'Messrs A. Thompson and Son, Ltd both of Princes street, Dunedin. should.be able to supply tire information you desire. " Fleeced." —On the facts as stated by you the charge would appear to be excessive. Under the scale of charges arranged by the Transport Department with the Carriers' Association, the minimum charge for carrying a kitchen chair from one place to another in the Dunedin area is Is " Spinner," Heriot— We do not know of any place in Dunedin where the type of spinning wheel mentioned by you can be procured. If you write to Mrs D. E. Llovd, Buckland, Puketoi. Auckland, or to Mr Hickson, 2 Vivian street, New Plymouth, you may obtain the information you desire. "W. F. D.," Ranfurly.—To make a canvas tarpaulin waterproof, mix separately in sufficient water equal parts (in weight) of alum, isinglass, and soap. Mix the solution and apply the mixture to the wrong side of the material. When it is dry brush, first with a dry brush, and then lightly with the brush dipped in water. Suitable preparations for waterproofing can be purchased from such firms as make sails and tents.