An Aust y paper to hand. gives details of the war gratuities which are to be paid to members of the A. I. F. those who served abroad are to receive 1/6d. a day from the date of embarkation for service overseas until the signing of the peace treaty (this no matter how long a man was actually at the front), while those who were never sent abroad receive 1/- a day for a period of not more than six months. When it is considered that over 200,000 men have to he dealt with under this gratuity scheme, it will be seen that a big undertaking is afoot, for a great many of these will receive over £100 -apiece. And not only does it apply to soldiers, but likewise to dependents of those who were killed. Except in cases of necessity, the payments are to be made in government bonds, and the redempfion of these is a matter of some interest. In May, 1921, at "Toast £500,000 worth of these bonds will be redeemed, and thereafter the whole of the Australian share of the indemnity from—Germa estimated at anything from £7,000, 009 to £15,000,000 will be devoted to this object. Should thi ow-ever, be late in _arriving—the Australians are wise in. their day and generation—the "government ill by other means redeem the whole amount by May 19%. For the information of any members of" the A. I. F. who may be in China we may mention that applications for the gratuity should be made to: the District Finance Officer, Victoria Barracks, Sydney. ited without permission.
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