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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.

The article outlines the first Conference of Medical Journalism in Australia and New Zealand, held in Sydney, Australia, from October 26th to 28th, 1906. The conference consisted of six formal papers, three round table discussions, and a concluding session in which the themes were synthesized and summarized. The sponsors were the Post Graduate Committee in Medicine of the University of Sydney and the Post-Graduate Medical Foundation.

News briefs related to the Australian Society for the Study of Labour History are presented. The Sydney (New South Wales) branch met in March 1966, heard a paper by Edgar Waters, and held elections. The Melbourne (Victoria) branch met in February and heard a paper by Harry Pearce. The Australian Miners' Federation observed its 50th anniversary in July.

The article outlines the first conference on medical journalism in Australia and New Zealand, which took place from October 26th to 28th, 1960 in Sydney, Australia. The conference included six formal papers, three round-table discussions, and a concluding session which consisted of a synthesis and summary of the themes presented.

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 outlines the clinical meeting of the British Association of Dermatology of August 21st, 1964. Case studies presented at the meeting are examined, including a case of a man diagnosed with Lichen Planus Atrophicus with Carcinoma, a man diagnosed with Necrotizing Arteriolitis, and a man diagnosed with Connective Tissue Naevus.

The article outlines the clinical meeting of the Dermatological Association of Australia of September 25th, 1953. Case studies presented at the meeting are outlined, including the case of a man suffering from Granuloma Annulare of the pinnae, a child patient suffering from Giant Pigmented Verrucose Naevus, and a man suffering from Parapsoriasis.

This article presents information regarding developments in the field of economic research. Under the sponsorship of the American Economic Association, a number of associates and former students have joined in the preparation of a volume of Economic Essays in honor of the eightieth birthday of John Bates Clark. A meeting of the American Statistical Association was held February 26, 1927 in New York to discuss the topic, "Forecasting the Volume of Orders or Sales." The University of Melbourne has received a gift of 30,000 pounds from B. B. Ritchie, a prominent pastoralist of Penshurst, Victoria, for the promotion of economic research. lt is proposed to establish a chair of economics, the occupant of which will have adequate facilities foil pursuing research into economic problems in Australia. An Institute of Public Affairs will be held at the University of Virginia for two or more weeks beginning on Monday, August 8, 1927. Among the topics suggested for discussions are "Farm Relief," "Mounting Cost of State and Municipal Expenses," and "The Cancellation of Foreign Debts."

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.