ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26229, 13 August 1946, Page 4

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Questions will not be answered unless accompanied by the name and address of the correspondent. Mrs H. M. M. B.—Your letter has been held for inquiry. ‘ “ Scottie,” Warepa—A gift parcel for the United Kingdom is now limited to a maximum weight of. 111 b. The total weight of food in this parcel must not exceed 71b, and each commodity must not exceed 21b. The remaining 4ib can be made up of articles of wear, etc. The articles mentioned by you are all classed as foodstuffs. Tea is the only article on which a restriction is placed, and no tea can be included in any parcel. The postage on a 71b parcel is 3s 4d. and on an 111 b parcel 4s 6d. "Amateur,” Opoho.—Add plaster ot paris to a strong solution of alum until the mixture is of the consistency 'of cream. It sets readily, and is said to unite glass, metal, porcelain, etc., quite firmly. It is probably suited for cases in which larger, rather than small, surfaces are to be united. H. A. S., Pounawea—The answer to your question is dealt with at length in our news columns.

“ Landlord,” Opoho.—lf your tenant has the sole use of the garden it would appear that she is entitled to anything it contains unless there is a definite agreement to the contrary. " Flats,” St. Clair.—The Fair Rents Act makes no specific reference to any particular rate of interest allowed to a landlord, but there is a recognised table which allows approximately 4} per cent, interest after rates, insurance, etc., have been provided for. ” Cherry Blossom,” Lake Wakaitpu The person who may be able ot supply you with information on the subject is Dr David Miller, care of Cawthron Institute. Nelson. " Curious," Oamaru.—The farmer is entitled to sell up to 100 bushels of wheat of milling quality.