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Annexe O.
ANALYST'S DEPARTMENT.
REPORT BY FRANK BROWNE, F.I.C., Government Analyst. The number of analyses performed was 5,566 (5,828 in 1910). The following classification shows the nature of the work done :-
I.-Chemic-legal. 1911 1910 VII.-Pharmacy Ordinance. 1911 1910 Toxicological (including stomachs), 41 26 Medicines for Poisons, 1 7 Articles for stains, ..... Articles for fire enquiries, Coins, Cash, 6 II.-Potable Waters. VIII.-Mineralogical, &c. Public Supplies, 36 42 Metals, 71 54 Wells, &c., 26 17 Ores, 0 10 15 25 III.-Dangerous Goods Ordinance. IX. Liquors Ordinance. Petroleum Oil, European Liquor, 91 68 Liquid Fuel, Chinese Liquor, 3 5,020 Benzene, 19 5,091 Petrol, 46 46 Denatured Spirits, 2 10 0 1 S 12 IV.-Food and Drugs Ordinance. X.-Miscellaneous. Brandy, 1 Aerated Waters Milk, 10 12 Substances for Explosives Whisky, R Ships for inflammable vapour, 15 Port Wine, 11 Beer, Concrete, Paint, Stout, Sov, 3 0 Rum Coal Tar Disinfectants, 52 Lard, 41 Public Gas Supply, 0 11 Condensed Milk, 6 24 Wood Oil, 0 Guano, 1 0 Rice, 14 V.-Building Materials. Beaus, 2 Petroleum Products, A Bank Notes, 3 10 VI.-Opium Ordinance. Opium, 33 Leather, 6 Substances, 40 Liuosel Dil, 0 Opium Pills, 6 3 Urine U 6 6 Ammonium Sulphate, Needles, Wire. Cintment, Rat i'ste, Acid, Indian Spirit, Deposit, Codish, Feaweed, Eraser, Oil, Peas, Wool, (one each), 10 Other Substances, 37 19 N N 5,566 5,828