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made by myself at the various godowns, etc., under the Ordinance, are not taken into account. Investigations of different questions have been made from time to time, and reports furnished to the Superintendent of Imports and Exports.
MISCELLANEOUS.
8. Gas Examinations.--Monthly determinations of the amount of carbon monoxide in the public supply have been made throughout the year. The following Table shows the proportion present for each month:--
Percentage by volume of Carbon Monoxide.
January. 13.0 February. 12.4 March. 15.0 April. 6.4 May. 13.2 June. 14.2 July. 13.4 August. 11.6 September. 14.0 October. 15.6 November. 12.0 December. 11.0EXAMINATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC.
9. The public continue to take advantage of the Laboratory and have forwarded a great variety of samples for examination on payment. The fees paid into the Treasury during the year amounted to $3,435 as against $2,518 in 1909.
SPECIAL REPORTS.
10. Special reports have been supplied on :----
Naphtha and Native Foods. The Public Water Supply. Benzene. Spirit Standards. Food Standards. Opium Smoke. Removal of Postmarks. Pharmacy Ordinance.
11. The value of the year's work as determined from the tariff of fees (Government Notification No. 285 of 1907) is $12,946 ($8,287 in 1909). The amount does not include anything for the special reports mentioned above, there is much other work for which nothing has been set down, and all samples examined under the Liquors Ordinance have been calculated at the merely nominal rate of $1 each.
LIBRARY.
12. Several standard works of reference have been added.
STAFF.
13. Mr. F. Browne, F.I.C., Government Analyst, proceeded on leave on 9th November, since when I have been acting.
Mr. G. Lenton, Second Assistant Analyst, arrived from England 23rd April.
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made by myself at the various godowns, etc., under the Ordinance, are not taken into account. Investigations of different questions have been made from time to time, and reports furnished to the Superintendent of Imports and Exports.
MISCELLANEOUS.
8. Gas Examinations.--Monthly determinations of the amount of carbon monoxide in the public supply have been made throughout the year. The following Table shows the proportion present for each month:--
Prrcentage by volume of Carbon Monoxide.
Precentage by colume of Carbon Monoxide.
January.
February,
March,
April,
May, June,
%
13:0
July,
12.4
August,
-
15:0
September,
6'4
October,-
13.2
November,
14.2
December,
%
- 134
116
14:0
15.6
12:0
110
EXAMINATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC.
9. The public continue to take advantage of the Laboratory and have forwarded a great variety of samples for examination on pay- ment. The fees paid into the Treasury during the year amounted to $3,435 as against $2,518 in 1909,
SPECIAL REPORTS.
10. Special reports have been supplied on :----
Naphtha and
Native Foods. The Public Water Supply. Benzene. Spirit Standards. Food Standards. Opium Smoke. Removal of Postmarks. Pharmacy Ordinance.
11. The value of the year's work as determined from the tariff of fees (Government Notification No. 285 of 1907) is $12,946 ($8,287 in 1909). The amount does not include anything for the special reports mentioned above, there is much other work for which nothing his been set down, and all samples examined under the Liquors Ordinance have been calculated at the merely nominal rate of $1 each.
LIBRARY.
12. Several standard works of reference have been added.
STAFF.
13. Mr. F. Browne, F.L.C.. Government Analyst, proceeded on leave on 9th November, since when I have been acting.
Mr. G. Lenton, Second Assistant Analyst, arrived from England 23rd April.
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