Evans Family Collection: Mrs Evans collecting the Family Benefit

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Evans Family Collection: Mrs Evans collecting the Family Benefit

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Betty Evans collects the Family Benefit at a Post Office Savings Bank. The 1938 Social Security Act established the Family Benefit, payable for every child under 16 years or up to 18 years for full-time students. It was normally paid to the mother in cash or by ...

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Date created

1947

Creator

New Zealand Government

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https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/ccadf722-527b-4714-a791-fb84878bba73

Locations

Palmerston North

Related subjects

evans collection / government / savage crescent / state housing / thematic collections / welfare

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