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Australia. By J. W. Gregory. (Cambridge University Press. Is. :Id.

net.)—Professor Gregory's admirable little book, in the series of " Cambridge Manuals," presents in a compact and readable form the essence of his studies of Australia, its history, physical structure, politics, end economic conditions. On Australian geology Professor Gregory is admittedly one of the first authorities. We are inclined to think that he knows just as much about Australian politics, and his impartial account of the Labour Party, the " White Australia " policy, and the interplay of State and Federal issues will help British readers to under- stand the present domestic crisis in the Commonwealth.