Referee's report by George Paget Thomson, on a paper 'The photoelectric absorption of Y-rays in heavy elements' by H R Hulme, J McDougall, R A Buckingham and Ralph Howard Fowler Sectional Committee: Mathematics No clear statement regarding publication in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'. The results confirm those of Hall, without adding much further, and do not justify publication in full. Cannot judge the mathematical methods, which may be of enough importance for publication. [Published in the 'Proceedings of the Royal Society of London'] Endorsed on verso as received 20 November 1934. [November 1934]