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THE importance and value of a geological survey to a country has long been recognised by all progressive nations that desire to utilise the mineral resources with which Nature has endowed them. But though such value is fully appreciated and freely acknowledged by all thoughtful, observant people, the nation as a whole has no understanding of it, and no definite views on the matter. The rapid advance of science, and the application of the wonders of science to industry, in practically all divisions of the activities of mankind, are incontrovertible facts, and no nation or community under present-day conditions can afford to neglect to utilise all the assistance that science can give towards increase in production and reduction in cost of the fruits of the industries upon which that nation is mainly or largely dependent for its exist- ence and advancement.
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KITSON, A. Geological Surveys and Development. Nature 124, 374–377 (1929). https://doi.org/10.1038/124374a0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/124374a0