Description of series:
Hollerith punched cards 10" x 8". Each card is divided into two sections. Outside perimeter containing coded or punched information within certina field according to code used. Inside this perimeter is contained the general information re each Trainee and is duplication of punched or coded information. Details on card include name, trainee no., personal details and training history, courses taken, etc.
 
History Prior/Subsequent to Transfer:
This Index was created in February 1948 on instruction of the Secretary, Universities Commission, Central Office. Courses handled were of two types (1) University faculty courses and (2) University type courses eg. Dancing, Music, Nursing, Teaching, etc. One of the main reasons for this Index, at the height of the CRTS Scheme, was for the provision of various statistics and general information. This card is the equivalent of the Training History Card maintained by the Deputy Directors' of Industrial Training in each State which has been classified for disposal after 40 years (see Disposal Schedule S.262). The CRTS Scheme fell to such small proportions in 1954 that the functions of administering CRTS trainees were transferred to Central Office (located in NSW) who combined later trainees in their own Index. In 1948 information particulars and the old cards were destroyed. This accounts for an actual date coverage 1944-1954 when the nominal date is 1948-1954. This set is complete.
 
Check list prepared by Archives Division.
 
Administrative information
 
The following has been keyed from the paper documentation:
Form number:               CA 17
Creating department:       Prime Minister's, Office of Education,
                           Sydney Branch Office
Transferring department:   Prime Minister's, Office of Education,
                           State Office
Date of transfer:          28/10/1958
Archives file number:      RWS29/2/13