Desperate pensioner appeals to Voters' Voice for help
An elderly East Lynne NSW pensioner, living 14 miles from Hotemans Hall, faced pension disruption after moving home. She claimed Social Services unable to update her address caused cheques to be misrouted and twice cashed, risking a stop on her pension. A Sydney Social Services spokesman acknowledged confusion from double cheques sent to her.
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East Lynne
Nsw
Nowra
Nealth
Social Services
Focal
Deqire
Voice Ory
Hotemans Hall
Soo
Nwar
Alao
Sydney
Nire
Soint
Voters' Voice Raises NSW Canberra Insurance Differences
The Canberra Times reports a reader complaint about insurance practices across Sydney Melbourne and NSW offices. Voters' Voice notes a $16.90 cheque and a further 53 entitlements, while court evidence and expense claims surface for two Uriarra Forest men. A Melbourne Sydney policy disparity is cited regarding windscreen windfalls and excesses. The deputy general manager cites state differing underwriting policies and windscreen cover changes. The piece invites readers to seek redress via Voters' Voice with proof of identity.
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Chifley
Melbourne
Sydney
Victoria
Canberra
Valce
The
Canberra Times
Canberra City
Act 260
Nsw
Earwigs invade home and garden in Canberra units
A Dickson resident reported earwig infestations across six housing units and her garden, urging immediate action. Officials noted earwigs are widespread in Canberra but not a health hazard, while pet foods are considered safe due to processing and high temperatures.
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Dickson
Department of the Interior
ACT Health Services
Voce
Perplexed pensioner seeks guidance on rental aid and savings
An elderly pensioner struggles to pay rent and asks how much supplementary housing allowance she may qualify for. She notes a potential sliding scale from 920 to 1960 dollars in savings and questions eligibility. A separate reader concerns a delayed housing unit completion and a mother with four children, including a forthcoming baby, worried about preschool access for her kids.
Pre school access fight over Scullin unit wait list
Mothers in Sculin clash with the Department of Education over a planned Scullin preschool unit for 1972 73 not included in the 1971 72 schedules. Some children traveled several miles to Reid or Rell preschools while officials seek to place others at OConnor and Rew preschools as talks resume.
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Sculin
Scullin
MCTIC
Reid
Rell
Department of Education and Science
Sculiin
Oconnor
Rew
Tramforth Penal
POA critiques bloodletting in public service policy
The Professional Officers Association denounces the governments public service expenditure limits as akin to medieval bloodletting. The Commonwealth Profession editorial cites economic quotes from US and Australian professors arguing orthodox monetary policies fail to manage a contemporary economy.
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The
Professional Officers Association
POA
Commonwealth Profession
Association
Vul-Es Tate
J. K. Galbraith
J. W .Nevile
University
Nsw
Servier — Biyared
Gorton
Peta Ae
Bradge Prederick
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Sixial Services
Voters
Auount
Wollongong
Sydney Offic
Uriarra Forest
Albion Park
General's Department
Commonwealth
CSIRO
Jess
O'Brien
Frank G. O'Brien
Canberra Avenue
Fyshwick
A.C.T
Macquarie
Belconnen Way
Hindubi Street
Hindubi Stree
Caswer Drive
NCDC
PINE
Pine Forest
Australian Pines and Products Limited
Australia
Garema Place
Civic Centre
URSTI
Gaicken
Mitic
Kraft Nacessen Vor
Prs
Arnotts
Jatz Biscuits
Zlb, Pets
Nyea
Balgay
Sedgell “Spears
IPLM
U. Pleacuern
Rm Fon
Evan
Ovata Chies
Sydney Metropolitan
Newcastle
Wollongong—Country Areas
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