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Brogan, F. J. A., Assistant Secretary, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington : To Australia to attend meeting of Australian and New Zealand Association for Advancement of Science. Claridge, J. H., Seed Certification Officer, Agriculture Department, Wellington : To Sydney as representative to Third Biennial Convention of Inter-State and New Zealand Merchants' Associations. Davies, J. E., Instructof in Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Hawera : To Australia with South Taranaki Young Farmers' Clubs. Duncan, G. A., Director, Dairy-produce Export Division, Primary Products Marketing Department, Wellington : To London to discuss marketing policy of Department. Frankel, 0. H., Wheat Breeder, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Christchurch : To Edinburgh to attend International Congress of Genetics. Gibson, E. A., Resident Engineer, Aerodromes Service, Public Works Department, Wellington : To Pacific Islands on air survey duties. Hadfield, J. W., Director, Agronomy Division, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Lincoln : To Australia, England, Continent, and United States of America to study procedure in activities in connection with growing of linen flax. Harper, A. G., Officer in Charge, Local Government Branch, and Deputy Clerk of the Writs, Internal Affairs Department, Wellington : To Mexico City to attend International Housing and Town-planning Conference. Hobbs, D. F., and Rapson, A. M., Biologists, Marine Department, Wellington : To Australia to attend a scientific congress. Holden, A. D., Engineer's Assistant, Public Works Department, Wellington: To Australia to inspect ships regarding proposed purchase for servicing aeradio and meteorological stations. Jackson, G. M. F., Chief Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Industrial Unions, Labour Department, Wellington: To Geneva as delegate to Conference of International Labour Organisation. King, W. R., Private Secretary, Internal Affairs Department, Wellington : To Australia with Hon. the Minister of Agriculture. Kidson, Dr. E., Director, Meteorological Office, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington : To Australia for meeting of Australian and New Zealand Association for Advancement of Science. Marsden, Dr. E., Secretary, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington : To England on special duties. Modriniak, N., Geophysical Surveyor, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington : To United States of America to purchase special plant and to confer with experts regarding special survey of West Coast of South Island. O'Connor, W., Inspector of Native Schools, Education Department, Wellington : To Fiji on inspection duties. Pascoe, G. A., Acting-Commissioner, Iron and Steel Industry Department, Wellington : To England on departmental matters. Reid, W. D., Plant Bacteriologist, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Palmerston North : Appointed while in Edinburgh official delegate to the Fourth Imperial Mycological Conference. Rodden, J. W., Assistant Manager, Primary Products Marketing Department, London : From London to New Zealand on departmental matters. Smith. G. M., Assistant Chemical Engineer, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington: To Australia to study the operation of engines for testing fuel for » aeroplane-engines. Strongman, C. J., Superintendent of State Collieries, Mines Department, Greymouth : To Australia to study mechanization of coal-mines. Tennent, R. 8., Director, Fields Division, Department of Agriculture, Wellington: To Australia on urgent matters relating to shipping of potatoes. Thomas, J. E., Investigating Officer, Industries and Commerce Department, Wellington : To Australia on citrus fruit and potato marketing. Thompson, J., Clerk, Public Works Department, Wellington : To Australia to assist in recruiting artisans for Housing Construction Department. White, P., Leather Research Chemist, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, Wellington : Overseas to study latest methods of manufacture of leather, boots, shoes, and allied commodities. Wright, N. L., Liaison Officer, Scientific and Industrial Research Department, London: From London to America and New Zealand on departmental matters.

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