Referee's report by Gilbert Thomas Morgan, on a paper 'Catalysis in hydrocarbon chemistry I—High-pressure hydrogenation of coal tar' by H Hollings, R N B D Bruce and R H Griffith Sectional Committee: Chemistry Recommended for publication in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London', in condensed form. The paper is excessively prolix, and should be condensed by half. There is no need for the paper to be split into four parts. Refers to work by Hofer, Robert Abbott Hadfield, Ormandy, Burns, Bonhoeffer and Harteck. Provides list of suggested omissions and modifications. [Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'] Endorsed on verso as received 27 August 1934. 24 August 1934