Referee's report by Alexander Russell, on a paper 'The electrical properties of soil for alternating currents at radio frequencies' by R L Smith-Rose Sectional Committee: Physics Recommended for publication in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London', if abbreviated. The paper might be more suited for book print. As much similar work is also being undertaken by the Post Office and others, the results may soon be antiquated. [Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London' A, 1933] Endorsed on verso as received 21 January 1933. 19 January 1933