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Melbourne notes on old age pensions and political sparring
The article reviews the push for a national old age pension scheme in Australia, detailing promises, costs, and comparisons with other states. It critiques Premier Bent and the Labor government, cites the Surplus Revenue Bill, and flags concerns over press restrictions and clerical labor issues amid ongoing political criticism. The piece also condemns unfulfilled promises, land policy failures, and calls for principled government and open journalism.
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