K 75
Annexe O.
1909. 1908.
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ANALYST'S DEPARTMENT.
REPORT BY F. BROWNE, Government Analyst.
The number of analyses performed was 594 (517 in 1908).
The following classification shows the nature of the work done:-
I.-Chemico-legal. 1909. 1908. Toxicological (including 17 stomachs), VI.-Prepared Opium Ordinance. Substances,- Opium Pills (from various Ports in China), 5 8 43 Articles for stains, 19 19 Powders, 0 ma 2 Articles for fire enquiry, 0 4 Lozenges, 0 6 II.-Potable Waters. Public Supplies, 36 Wells, &c., 31 25 36 VII.-Pharmacy Ordinance. Medicines for Poisons,- 1 4 25 VIII.-Mineralogical, &c. III.-Dangerous Goods Ordinance. Petroleum Oil, 1 Liquid Fuel, 16 IV.—Food and Drugs Ordinance. 11 9 17 12 5 56 82 Coins, 10 8 Metals, Ores, Coal, 14 6 Brandy, IX.-Liquors Ordinance. Flour, 3 1 Milk, 44 67 European Liquor, 7 Whisky, 16 20 Chinese do., 84 0 Port Wine,- 1 3 Denatured Spirit, 65 0 Beer, 7 7 Opium, 0 Stout, 4 Cheese, Rum, Other Articles, ∞ 56 X.-Miscellaneous. Aërated Waters, 0 2 Coal-tar Disinfectants, 0 3 Rat Destroyers, 2 Codeine Phosphate. Crucibles, 3 Concrete, concrete, Cement, V.-Building Materials. Powder for waterproofing Bricks, Stones, 2 Chloride of Lime, Chemicals, 0 22 1 3 Condensed Milk, 1 2 1 Public Gas Supply, 12 12 Silk Wrappings, 0 023 1 Cigarettes, 0 0 Guano, 0 Florida Water, 0 0