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Conferences. The following conferences were held during the year : —

Conclusion. The Commissioners again desire to express their appreciation for the loyal co-operation of Permanent Heads and other principal officers, and, in particular, their own immediate staff. The harmonious relations existing between the representatives of the New Zealand Public Service Association and this office have again been well maintained during the past year. All of which is respectfully submitted for Your Excellency's gracious consideration. J. H. Boyes, Public Service Commissioner. T. Mark, Public Service Commissioner, Office of the Public Service Commissioners, 12th July, 1938,

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Department. Branch. Subject. Agriculture .. . . Horticulture Division .. To discuss report on fruit. Live-stock Division . . To discuss meat-inspection and veterinary matters. Fields Division . . Four conferences to discuss field matters generally. Dairy Division . . To discuss laboratory methods as applied to dairy industries. Audit .. .. .. Audit Inspectors . . To discuss accounting and audit procedure. Education .. .. Inspectors .. . . General matters —abolishing of proficiency, &c. Health .. .. .. District Dental Superin- To discuss dental matters in general. tendents Nurse Inspectors . . To discuss changes proposed as a result of the visit of the Director, Division of Nursing abroad. Industries and Commerce, District Officers, Industries General matters. Tourist and Publicity and Commerce Section Government Tourist General matters. Managers Mines .. .. .. Inspectors . . . . Inspectors of coal-mines re regulations under Coal-mining Act. National Commercial Broad- Station Accountants . . To discuss organization of accounts, &c. casting Station Engineers . . To discuss station engineering matters, &c. Station Directors . . To discuss general matters affecting policy, organization, &c. Transport . . . . Chief Traffic Inspectors .. To discuss traffic arrangements and general.