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Old Age Pensions Act 1900

Pensions for Veterans

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Income support

Old Age Pensions Act 1900

Legislation enacted in 1901 to provide a pension to deserving persons in New South Wales. Federal legislation was introduced in 1908 and the state legislation repealed in 1911.

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Pensions for Veterans

Film depicting the hardships of workers and highlights some of the health and safety concerns raised in a 1945 report on the conditions of waterside workers and the need for adequate pensions.

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Old Age Pensions League

Organisation formed to lobby government to provide a pension for the aged poor at a time when there was over 3000 adults crowded in to dirty and unsuitable institutions.

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