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largely beholden to the goodwill of other nations and Powers Tor 

 a sufficient supply of this prime necessity of modern industry. 

 The general position of affairs is not one that can be considered 

 entirely satisfactory, especially in times of war. It is now re- 

 cognised that the position should be to some extent safeguarded 

 by the utilisation of the extensive beds of bituminous shales found 

 in different Dominions throughout the Empire, and at home of 

 the Kimmeridge oil shales. From home sources the amount that 

 could be raised would never, under ordinary circumstances, serve 

 our daily requirements, but would perhaps serve for the national 

 military needs if the overseas supplies were cut off by submarine 

 warfare. 



