ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25801, 23 March 1945, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

M. I. W„ Tuapeka West.—The Disabled Servicemen’s Re-esiablishment League, Anzac avenue.

f' Crossword Puzzle," Henley.—You have not supplied your name. We do not furnish clues to the solution of crossword puzzles. ,

“ Grey House," Cromwell.—Sir George Grey, former Governor of New Zealand, was born at Lisbon, Portugal, ort-April 14, 1812.

” Wondering,” Otago.—The returned serviceman may have his month's free travelling warrant dated from April 20 to May 18. This warrant will also permit free travel for his wife. “ Pear.” Milton.—We are informed that honey may be substituted for sugar in preserving fruit. It is us:d in the same way as sugar—made into a syrup with water in the usual proportions and then processed. “X Y Z,” Balclutha.—A worker who leaves h;s employment after nine months’ service is entitled to holiday pay at the rate of three-quarters of a . fortnight’s ordinary pay. <».•* • ■■ “ Subscriber,Maovf Hill.—The position is somewhat complicated.- and., a considerable amount of space would be necessary to explain it to you satisfactorily. It is suggested that you make personal contact with the Internal Marketing Division or the Department of Agriculture. “ Student,” Oamaru.—Dates and times in New Zealand are based on the British Admiralty’s modification of the 180th meridian. Standard time is based on Greenwich mean time. Tile modification of the 180th meridian results in New Zealand and Norfolk and Nauru Islands being included in a time zone which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich mean time. " Sauce,” Wedderburn.—ln order to make 'omato sauce retain its red colour, the tomatoes must be red ripe and the skins should be minced up finely. White vinegar should be used instead of ordinary vinegar, and essential oils instead of spices. As short a time as possible should be occupied in the boiling process. Tire addition of a very small quantity of cochineal adds lustre to the colour of the sauce. W. J. S., Green Island.—At a meeting cf Dunedin Association footballers held in the City Hotel on March 26, 1888, it was decided to form two clubs in the city, and at a second meeting, held in Wain’s Hotel on April 7, it was resolved to form one club for the North End and one for the South End. A stage further was reached at a meeting held in NorthEast Valley on April 11, 1883, when the Northern Association Football Club was inaugurated, office-bearers elected, and rifles adopted. “Curious.” Ngapara.—(l) A man who has reached the age of 60 years, but whose wife has not yet reached 60, is entitled to age benefi* of £B4 10s a year, for himself and £27 6s for his. wife, a total of £lll 16s. If he has no other income he Is entitled to earn an additional £lot 4s, the limit of income and benefit combined being £221. (21 You have not stated the question with sufficient clarity to enable a satisfactory answer to b* given. It is suggested that vou place the fuT 5 facts before the office of the Social Seturlty Department in Oamaru.