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APPENDIX B.
ANALYST'S DEPARTMENT.
Report on the work of the Government Laboratory during the year 1929.
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 3,710 as against 3,060 in 1928.
The following classification shows the nature of the work done:-
Chemico-Legal Examinations 1929 1928 Toxicological Examinations (including 37 stomachs) 46 59 Blood 10 11 Clothing for stains 1 0 Bombs and Explosives 0 2 Bullet 0 1 Articles for Fire Enquiries 3 Corrosive fluids 1 0 Carbolic acid 2 0 Spirit 1 0 Counterfeiting materials 7 14 Food 1 4 Food residues 1 Vomit 4 9 Medicines 12 11 Herbs 0 Opium 2 Tape 0 Other liquids 10 Powders 6 5 Crystals 0 1 Other examinations 1 GO 3