(J. T. A. Mail Service)
The Australian Government has selected H. I. Boas. a leading Australian chemist, to carry out research work into the manufacture of paper from Australian hardwoods. Mr. Boas is proceeding shortly to England and the United States to investigate the processes employed in those countries.
Prime Minister Bruce in making the announcement in the House of Representatives, stated that the appointment had been made at the instance of the Federal Council of Scientific Research, which had advised the Governmet that no better choice could have been made either from within or without the Common wealth.
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