ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25309, 20 August 1943, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of correspondents. J. E. MacManus.—Propaganda for which we have no space in our advertising columns. “Kelly,” North Otago.—There is no specified period that has to be served overseas by personnel of the navy before they are granted home leave. L. J. R., Central Otago.—There is sufficient verification of the incident to warrant the conclusion that the version published by us on August 18 concerning the striking of 13 by “ Big Ben ” is the correct one. A. A. S.—We understand that if you write to Messrs Rowley, Gill, Hobbs, and Glen, Featherston street, Wellington, you will be able to arrange to have the publication sent to you direct and also to arrange for payment. “ Prevent Disease.” —The rubbish tip to which you refer is not a public dumping ground authorised by the City Council. Your complaint will be investigated by the city engineer. “We Two,” Waitahuna.—The information is not obtainable in Dunedin. You may be able to obtain it on application to Base Records, Army Department, Wellington.

“ Curious,” Mosgiel—(l) The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour is 305 feet 6 inches high, inclusive of the pedrtstal; without the pedestal, it is 151 feet 1 inch. The corner stone of the pedestal was laid on August 5, 1884, and the statue was unveiled on October 28, 1886, (2) You may be able to c-btain a photograph of the Empire State Building from one of the leading local booksellers.