Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

Pension Increases and Receipts for Social Service Pensioners

The notice outlines pension increases of 5/2 per fortnight for widows and other pensioners, effective next pay period on Tuesday. Some will receive larger receipts for child care or other amounts, with instructions to prepare receipts and destroy previous ones if already issued. The Director of Social Services will inspect cases to ensure proper payments and adjustments. CR Burdew, Director of Social Services, and other officials announce related details and upcoming Christmas sales and land settlement notices.