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What has the author Maurice Rooke Kingsford written?

Maurice Rooke Kingsford (1885–1967) was an Australian civil engineer and military officer who served in World War I and II. During World War II he was Director-General of Labour and National Service, and after the war he was Deputy Director-General of Reconstruction and Deputy Director-General of Works and Housing. He also served as president of the Australian Institute of Engineers from 1947 to 1948.

Some of his notable writings and publications include:

- Labour Relations in the Australian Army 1914–18: This book, published in 1923, provides a detailed account of labour relations in the Australian Army during World War I. It examines the various labour disputes that occurred during the war and the methods used to resolve them.

- The Australian Engineers: Published in 1935, this book provides a comprehensive history of the Australian Institute of Engineers (AIE) from its foundation in 1919 until 1934. It discusses the AIE's role in promoting the engineering profession in Australia and its involvement in various engineering projects.

- The Civil Engineer in War and Peace: Published in 1945, this book examines the role of the civil engineer in wartime and peacetime. It discusses the contributions of civil engineers to military campaigns and their essential role in post-war reconstruction.

- The Australian Dictionary of Biography: Kingsford was also a contributor to the Australian Dictionary of Biography, where he wrote biographies of various notable Australian engineers and military figures.

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