Answers to Correspondents

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26693, 12 February 1948, Page 6

Answers to Correspondents

Inquiries should be addressed to the Editor, and the envelope inscribed in the upper left-hand corner “A.T.C.” "In doubt,” Tuapeka.—Using kerosene the tractor will do work equal to the Imperial standard unit of work for each horse power. " Learning, Otago.—Communicate with International Correspondence Schools. Dept. A, P.O. Box 687, Dunedin. W. A., Ferndale.—Boxing is arranged in eight divisions according to weights, as follows: Fly-weight, Bst.; bantam-weight. Bst 61b; feather-weight, Gst; light-weight, 9st 91b; welter-weight, lOst 71b; middleweight, list 61b; light-heavy-weight, 12st 71b; heavy-weight, any weight. " Orarai.” —The Customs aulnonties in New Zealand are unable to state what rate of duty will be charged in England on a parcel such as you describe, but arrangements may be made by you with the parcels’ branch of any of the larger post offices for an advance payParent,” Edendale. —A grant is made annually by the Government for distribution among the patients of mental institutions, the allocation being made at the discretion of the medical superintendent. In some cases patients receive their share of the grant in kind as obviously they cannot all receive a money grant. We do not understand your reference to working parties, but any member of such a party who is also a mental patient, shares in the allocation. It is impossible to say the amount each patient receives as it varies according to circumstances. "Housewife,” Milton.—The apricots should be pulped and then preserved by the “ open kettle ” method. The jars in which the fruit is bottled, and also the lids, should be sterilised. E. S., Dunedin.—F.J.l. stands for Fellow of the Institute of Journalists. "Radio,” South Otago.—The licence will cover both radios only if they are owned by one person and one located at the same address. In the case mentioned by you a separate licence is necessary for each machine. _ ... R. R. H., Oamaru.—The address of the Consul-general for the United States in New Zealand is P.O. Box 1301, Welling- *°" Stamp,” Dunedin.—The translation of words on the back of the envelope is as follows: "Refused. Is still subject to Custom control (stamp). Green label (stamp) regained.” " Mouldy,” Ettrick.—To remove, rust stains from linen sprinkle the affected part with salt, then moisten with lemon Juice and place in the sun. Add more lemon juice if necessary and afterwards sponge with warm water. It would be advisable to try the formula in the first instance on a piece of worn out material to ascertain if the colour would be affected.