ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26233, 17 August 1946, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Inquirer,” Clark's Junction.—The address for which you ask is the Nelson Evening Mail, Bridge street, Nelson. "Curious Cove," Milton.—An ordinary nursing aide has a commencing salary of £IOO rising to £lO7 10s after one year and to £lls (the maximum) after two years. The above rates are for living in, extra allowance being made for living out. . P. I. R., Alexandra.—lf a proson plays for a public dance without making a charge for his services, it is not necessary for him to be a member of a union, and he is not committing any breach of the law. “ Inquirer.” Oamaru. —(1) As your question is entirely of a legal nature you should consult a solicitor. (2) In the absence of anv agreement to the contrary there is nothing to prevent the occupier of a furnished room installing a radio provided the landlord is not involved in any cost on that account. " Inquirer.’’ Brighton.—To make a brine in which to preserve butter. 41b of salt should be used to about 101 b of water The butter, which should not be wrapped, should be completely covered with the water. If it contains a low acid content it should keep for six months, but if the acid content is high the butter will not keep for any length of time. An alternative method is to make the butter with more salt than usual—from Joz to loz to the pound. The butter is packed in a jar or crock and covered with a thick layer of dry salt. The container is covered with creaseoroof oac»r “Inquirer,” Alexandra.—(l) Earl MeCready has not at any time during the present wrestling season lost his British Empire title. In a recent contest with Kntan for the title each man secured a fall and Kataq was awarded the decision on points, but as the Empire title cannot change hands on a points’ decision, McCready still remained the champion. (2) A person who holds a licence to catch fish may dispose of his catch privately, or he may sell it direct to the public from his boat., or in any other way he wishes.