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Annexe N.
REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT ANALYST FOR 1906.
CLASSIFICATION OF ANALYSES.
The number of analyses performed was 550.
The following classification shows the nature of the work done :-
I.-Chemico-legal.
No, of Articles examined.
Toxicological (including 8 stomachs),
78
Articles for stains,
27
Articles for fire enquiries,
12
II-Potable Waters.
Public Supplies,
Wells, etc.,
48
20
III-Dangerous Goods Ordinance.
Petroleum Oil,
Liquid Fuel,.
91
16
IV-Food and Drugs Ordinance.
Vinegar,
Brandy,
Flour,
Milk.
Whisky,.
Rum,
5
10
37
22
8
Port Wine,
Beer,
Butter,
V-Building Materials:
Cement,....
12
Limestone,
1
Lime,..
2
VI-Prepared Opium Ordinance.
Liquid,
Opium Pills,
Powders,
1
3
25
VII-Mineralogical, etc.
Coins,
Metals,
7
21
47
3
Ores,
Coal,
VIII.-Miscellaneous.
Disinfecting powders, -
10
Coal-tar disinfectants,
9
9
Oils,
Boiler deposits,..
3
Soft Soap,...
Indigo, Litharge. Sulphur, Rice Cake, Wash, Lime-
wash, Liquid, Tobacco, one each,
+
550
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