The Relief Division gave financial assistance to deserted wives, single mothers, and wives of prisoners if they had dependent children. The women initially received a special grant but once they had taken 'reasonable' action to recover maintenance from the children's fathers, the Division paid them a regular allowance at the same rate as the Commonwealth widow's pension. After six months, they became eligible for the Commonwealth pension.
The Relief Division also paid funeral, transport, and removal expenses. It paid for artificial limbs or glasses and other similar necessities.
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02 February 2018
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