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The article presents news briefs concerning the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History. The report of the fourth general meeting of the society, a response by E. W. Peters, president of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Labour Party, to the article "Australian Labour and Foreign Policy," by E. Andrews in an issue of the journal "Labour History," and the preservation of the personal papers of Australian labour figure Doctor H. I. Jensen are discussed.

This article examines the involvement of Australian professional associations in accounting research from 1930 through 1949. In October 1940 a new form of research activity was instituted with the Inaugural Commonwealth Institute of Accountants Annual Lecture in the University of Melbourne. The purpose of establishing the lectures was said to be to stimulate research in accountancy and to encourage original contributions to accountancy thought. The inaugural lecture was delivered by A. A. Fitzgerald, on The Field for Research in Accountancy. He proposed to review research activity in other countries in the hope of arousing similar interest in this country. As well, he accepted that much of the criticism was justified, and attributed its cause to the state of uncertainty which exists in the accounting profession as to the principles or standards of sound accounting.

The article offers the author's insights on "Australian Journal of Dermatology." The author states that the journal will increase the stature in the world of dermatology and elevate the importance of dermatology in general medicine in Australia. Meanwhile, it mentions that proposal of the publication of the journal during the inaugural meeting of the Dermatological Association of Australia in April 1949.

The article presents a letter from B.R. Bennie, general secretary of the Society of Dyers and Colourists of Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne, Victoria, to the members of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). Bennie, on behalf of his association, states that it would be mutually beneficial to both the associations if intending AATCC visitors to Australia and New Zealand, would contact him prior to their departure as it would be helpful in establishing useful contacts in both countries, to the benefit of members of both the associations.

The article offers information about the nature of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, one of the large government-sponsored research organizations in the world. The organization has an enviable reputation in international science and has an impressive record of significant contributions to the economy and development of Australia. It is also a statutory corporation operating under the Science and Industry Research Act. Thus, the principal function of the organization is scientific research.

Presents an article about teaching speech in Australia. Demographic information on the country; Difference between the school system of Australia and the U.S.; Information on various speech associations in the country.

The article presents information about the Sociological Association of Australia and New Zealand. The association was founded in October 1963, to promote the development of sociology in these countries and has already gained substantial support from those professionally concerned with sociology or allied disciplines. It holds conferences on various aspects of sociology. It had sponsored the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Sociology and fosters the formation of local branches. It aims to become a forum for the discussion of all issues relevant to sociology and sociologists. The next conference of the association would be held at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, from August 22-24, 1965. Membership of the association is open to all those who hold a university degree in sociology or allied subjects or who are engaged in teaching sociology or allied subjects in Australia or New Zealand at a university or university college. Members are entitled to attend conferences and to participate in other activities of the association and receive a free copy of each issue of the journal.