ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26176, 12 June 1946, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

[Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of the correspondent.]

“Angus Macpherson,” Dunedin.—Your letter is irrelevant.

“ Wondering,” Lawrence.—We cannot presume to say what make of tractor is the most suitable for farm work. “ Constant Reader,” Hyde.—Tea and sugar allowances are made for socials such as that mentioned by you. Communicate with the nearest postmaster, who is the rationing officer for your district. “ M.E.T.,” Anderson’s Bay road.—(l) The first Presbyterian home in Dunedin was opened in Clyde street in 1907. (2) We have no information on the subject. Write to Base Records. Armv Headquarters, Wellington. “ Wager,” Oamaru. —Mr Mackenzie King first became Prime Minister of Canada in 1921, and held office until 1930, except for the period September 28, 1925, till September 25. 1926. He again became Prime Minister in 1935, and has held office continuously since then. “ Interested,” Green Island.—(l) Wotan, carrying 9.0, was a starter in the Melbourne Cup race which was won by The Trump (2) Mr H. Woodhead, secretary of the Otago Football Association, 137 Stuart street, will be able to supply you with the information. “ D.G.8.,” Middlemarch.—The rationing of oil fuel was first introduced on September 5, 1939. The restrictions were temporarily lifted and the coupons cancelled from December 1, 1939, but were reintroduced on February 1, 1940. The restrictions and the coupons were again cancelled on May 31 last. “ Interested,” Wakari.—There are, in all, 44 New Zealanders in tire cast of the J. C. Williamson Company at present playing in Dunedin. Of these 15 are in the ballet, which has been recruited entirely in the Dominion, and 14 are in the chorus. With the exception of the musical director, the leader and the pianist, the orchestra, numbering 15, has also been drawn from New Zealand musicians.

“ Curious,” Port Chalmers.—Mansford Town is situated at the rear of Carey’s Bay. The Maori name of Carey’s Bay is Kopere Kakaha, and of Carey’s Creek Whaitlripaku. (2) Mansford Town ha? been amalgamated with Port Chalmers, tin Maori name for which is Koputai. .< (3) The late Mr David Carey was the firs white settler at Carey’s Bay. We art unable to state the name of the first European owner of a house in Carey’s Bay and by whom it was built.