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Hokitika Guardian, 29 June 1928, Page 1

brighter for the benevolence of the State. Many types and are in the gathering of veterans. They have passed through, varying life experiences. All, however, are united by the Common bond of advancing years, and all have equal cause to appreciate the manner in which New Zealand cares for its aged citizens. The paying out of the monthly pensions is no simple process. Several hundred people (some, of them agents) come to the central depot alone. In addition payments are made at any post offices, where recipients may car© to go for their payments. The one requirement is that they must go there each time. An. exception is made of the Chief Post Office,, which is relieved of this work by the central depot established for that purpose. Everybody seemed satisfied to-day with the new depot. Two male clerks and a lady clerk operated at tables which contained the requiste materials, as well as a large amount of money in convenient denominations. The maximum pension is 17s 6d per week, but the amount varies according to the circumstances of the applicant. In the case of men payments may commence at the age of 65, but with women pensions may be secured at the age of 60. Until the age of 65, however, the maximum pension for a woman is £5 less per year than she may become entitled to-at the age of 65. ; It is interesting to note that many pensioners continue well into the nineties. An official mentioned the case of a father, aged 97, and his son,