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Abstract

THE action of the Government in assigning a sum of about 3O,oool. for the development of scientific and industrial research seems likely to have an important influence in British possessions overseas. The Commonwealth of Australia is apparently prepared to expend whatever sum is necessary to establish and administer an institution for such research, even if the cost amounts to half a million. The Morning Post of December 24 makes this announcement; but no details are given; and it is not clear whether the Premier of the Commonwealth expressed the intention of his Government to put aside the amount named for an institution of scientific research in relation to industry, or only gave a general assurance that such an outlay would be forthcoming when believed to be necessary. We shall look with close attention for the announcement that the substantial sum mentioned in the report has actually been granted for the establishment of a national laboratory in Australia.