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APPENDIX B.
ANALYST'S DEPARTMENT,
Report by Mr. E. R. Dovey, A.R.C.Sc., F.I.C., F.C.S.
Government Analyst.
The number of analyses performed during the year was 3,060 as against 2,733 in 1927.
The following classification shows the nature of the work done :-
Chemico-Legal Examinations. 1928 1927 Toxicological examinations (including 46 stomachs) 59 98 Leaves from Stomach 0 1 Blood 11 5 Clothing for stains 0 9 Liquids 10 6 Powders 5 1 Vomits 9 7 Food 4 3 Medicines 7 3 Food Residues 0 14 Crystals 1 1 Bombs and Explosives 2 3 Bullets 1 2 Herbs 0 3 Pills 4 1 Opium 1 1 Counterfeiting material 14 0 Other substances 10 3 Bio-chemical examinations 3 51 Dangerous Goods Ordinance. 1928 1927 Fuel Oil 15 16 Firecrackers 3 5 Liquids for flash point 0 1 Gasolene 7 1 Ships for inflammable vapour 71 60 Kerosene 6 7 Coal gas 0 1 Potassium chlorate 2 1 Alcohol 4 0 Turpentine 0 1