NEWSPAPERS were key to the recruiting effort in Victoria during World War I.
The frontlines in Turkey and Europe needed a continual supply of new soliders to replace those killed and wounded.
On 28 October 1915, the South Bourke and Mornington Journal, which at the time also circulated to what is now the City of Casey, reported on the penions payable to widows on the “death of member of the forces, or to a member on total incapacity“.
Per Annum –
Lieutenant… £91
Sergeant… £70
Corporal… £68
Private… £52
“In addition, on the death or total incapacity of a member, for each child under 16 years of age, £13 per annum.
“In cases of total incapacity the wife, in addition, receives half the rate specified above for the respective rank.
“Pensions are payable also to other dependants.“
