DCHP-3

Northern Allowance

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a bonus paid to persons employed in the Far North as compensation for the high cost of living.

Quotations

1954
Whereas the cost of living becomes considerably higher the farther north you go be it requested therefore, that some adjustment be made, either in the form of an increase in the Northern Allowance or the inclusion of a ration system for those teachers who are serviced by aeroplane and/or water only.