Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Long Trousers Worn By Most Office Workers
Although the male staff of the Commonwealth Department of Social Service, Sydney, are wearing knee-length shorts to work, the majority of men in Government offices in Rockhampton seem to prefer long trousers.
This was indicated yesterday when only a few were seen in shorts. In the local Social Services office, all men were wearing long trousers, but they said they thought shorts ideal for this climate.
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A preference for shorts for the work-room staff, but not for the office men, was expressed by Mr. E. L. Dickson, Acting postmaster. Shorts had the advantage of being cool, he said, but were not fit attire for men constantly coming in contact with the public.
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Bank policy prevents the staff of the Commonwealth Bank from wearing shorts, even if they wanted to. “But” said the manager (Mr L. McIntyre), “they may take off their coats.”