ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 27043, 30 March 1949, Page 6

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

B. D.. Invercargill—We have no knowledge of any society for decency in New Zealand or Australia. “ McGlashan,” Momington.—(l) John Cobb still holds the world's land speed motor record. (2) Inquiries are being made.

“Anthology," Owaka.—We do not know of any poem called “ The Inner Man,” but there is a play of that name written by Harold Brighthouse. “ Wager,” Dunedin. —On the average New Zealand exports more beef, mutton, lamb and bacon annually to Great Britain than does Australia. As an example, New Zealand exported to Britain from these sources in the 1944-45 season 254,548 tons of meat compared with 219,950 tons from Australia. “ Curious,” Southland If you are engaged in selling to wholesale firms you will be classed as a traveller under the Warehousemen’s Award, and if your jvork is on a retail basis you will come under the Retail Shop Assistants’ Award. Both of these awards make provision for a minimum weekly wage. “Anxious,” North Otago.—ln the absence of any particulars regarding the reason for walking off the farm, it is not possible to give a definite answer to your question. It may be that the soldier farmer has now forfeited his right to go to another ballot. It will be necessary to consult the Rehabilitation Department in Dunedin. • “ Poultry,” Middlemarch. —The fixed Drice for dressed ducks is 2s 9d a lb wholesale, and 3s 2d per lb retail. Poultry is graded according to quality, and the prices are as follows:—A Grade: Wholesale, 2s 9d per lb; retail, 3s 2d per lb. B Grade: Wholesale, 2s 5d per lb; retail, 2s lOd per lb. Chickens, April to June:— A Grade: Wholesale, 3s lOd per lb; retail, 4s 4d per lb. B Grade: Wholesale, 3s 7d per lb: retail, 4s Id per lb. The prices are governed by Price Order 221, a copy of which may be seen at the Post Office in your town.