ERS Newsletter

Cue (NZERS), Issue 31, 15 September 1945, Page 39

ERS Newsletter

/ 1. In future . this letter will appear in CUE instead of being cyclostyled and despatched . by. mail. Where appendices were formerly attached the subject matter will be referred to and bulk supplies sent to ERS Dets, for supply to UE Reps, on request.

2. Railwaymen. The latest classification list is now to hand. This HQ will answer queries concerning grading submitted by any railwayman.

3. New Zealand Educational Institute. The N.Z.E.I. has published a handbook for the guidance of teachers returning from military service. Leave, bay, courses, salaries, grading, superannuation, etc., are all covered; Teachers are advised to obtain one of these handbooks on their return to New Zealand. Meanwhile this HQ will answer queries from the advance copy.

4. New Zealand Labour Situation during the first two' war years. This is a detailed' survey of the labour situation during the early part of the war, compiled from the annual reports of the Department of Labour. Copies are available on request. .(

5. Study Courses. WE A notes suitable for study groups are available in limited numbers from this HQ. There are various subjects, mainly related to economic geography. . ■

6. Racing Information. Many queries are received by Information . Service concerning placings and dividends at New Zealand 1 race meetings. / Unfortunately our racing records are poor

and only general questions can be answered without reference to New Zealand.

7. Non-University Examinations. Examinations in the following categories will be conducted by ERS about the second week in October: (a) Post and Telegraph examinations; (b) Electrical Wiremen’s examination ; (c) Electrical Servicemen’s examinations: (d) Radio Servicemen’s examination; (e) Survey Board’s examination; (f) Plumbers’ Registration examination. In the case of the Plumbers’ Registration examination, only the theory part can be taken overseas. The practical test is deferred until the candidate’s return to New Zealand.

8. University and Professional Accountancy examinations. These examinations will be conducted by ERS early in November.

9. Motor Mechanics’ ”A” Grade Ex aminations. ERS has been unsuccessful in its request to be authorised to conduct this examination on behalf of the New Zealand Motor Trade Certification (Board. An indication was given ,of the approximate number of candidates that would ' present themselves, their practical experience and details of the procedure that would be adopted for the examination. In the Board’s reply it is stated: —

’’That matter was considered at the last meeting of the Standing Committee. . . . • .

’’While we are most anxious, to do all we can for members of the 2 NZEF, it is considered that the Motor Mechanics’ ’A’ Grade Examination does not

lend itself to being handled on the lines suggested by you and that at the present time it would be impracticable to conduct the Examination in the Middle East.

’’The Board intends to arrange, if necessary, for special examinations to be held to- permit returned service personnel to sit in ’New Zealand without having to wait for the ordinary examination and also to arrange special refresher courses which will be necessary in many instances.”

10. Secretaries and Accountants Examinations. Arrangements will also be made for those who wish to sit the examinations of the Institutes of Secretaries and of Cost Accountants.

11. All candidates who have not already done so should immediately notify the School of Education, ERS, 2 NZEF, GMF, of their intention to- sit examinations. Enrolled candidates will be notified of the dates and location of their examinations.