ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26842, 5 August 1948, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

“ Rugby Fan ” and “ Spectator. - ’—Your letters are being held until inquiry :an be made. ' , , "Argue,” Milton.—We do not know the name of any overseas vessel whose first call in New Zealand was Milford Sound. If you state the name of the vessel ana the approximate date of her arrival, we shall endeavour to give you some definite information. , „ " Student.” Dunedin.—Various lending agencies advertise in the daily press. “Enfield,” Pukeuri.—There is no award covering domestic workers, but the Minimum Wage Act applies, providing for a minimum weekly wage of £3 13s a week without keep, or £2 13s with keep, board and lodging being assessed at £1 a week. “ Benefit. Alexandra.—(l) In the case of a legally adopted child, the fam»y benefit of 10s a week Is payable until the child reaches the age of 16, as is the case with all other children. (2) When a married man reaches the age of 60 years he is entitled to receive age benefit of £4 10s a week on behalf of himself and his wife, and they may also own their own house and have between them cash assets totalling £IOOO (£SOO each) provided they have no other source of income exceeding £1 a week. " Puzzled.” Middlemarch.—The two families of boys are step-brothers. - " Housekeeper,” Oamaru.—Although not covered by any award, a housekeeper, under the Annual Holiday Act. which has general application, is entitled to a fortnight’s holiday at the end of 12 months, or a proportionate term for any lesser period. As there are no statutory holidays any time off allowed In this respect is a matter for arrangement between employee and employer.