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Sampling.
The following sampling of commercial commodities was carried out by the official sampler during the year:-
Tin Cassia Oil Anise Oil Wood Oil Manganese Ore Wolfram Ore Nitric Acid Bismuth Ore Lead Ore Solder
39,300 Ingots. 619 Containers. 216 Containers. 414 Tons. 470 Tons. 42 Tons. 400 Cases. 100 Bags. 39 Cases. 2,150 Bags.
Revenue.
The fees paid to the Treasury during the year amounted to $15,562 as against $16,146 in 1927. The value of the work done as determined from the Tariff of Fees (Government Notification No. 439 of 1918) was $46,011, as against $46,428 in 1927.
Staff.
Dr. O. F. Lubatti left the Colony on long leave in April and was subsequently invalided out of the service. His post is at present vacant.