M 74
Special Investigations.
375. With the arrival of Mr. Symons in May, thus bringing the staff up to establishment, it has been possible to initiate several investigations. Determinations of the freezing points of locally produced milk are being carried out. Work in connection with the estimation of tin and arsenic in wolfram ore is proceeding.
Staff and Equipment.
376. Mr. P. H. Symons joined the laboratory staff on May 8th. Three small fume cupboards have been converted into one large one, and forced draught provided. It is now possible to carry out all work involving the emission of corrosive fumes without discomfort to the staff or danger to delicate apparatus.
Revenue.
377. The fees paid into the Treasury during the year amounted to $30,085.00 as against $39,307.00 in 1937. The value of the work done, both Government and commercial, as determined from the Tariff of Charges (Government Notification No. 510 of 1938) was $89,709.00 as against $100,478.50 in 1937.
Expenditure for 1937 and 1938 compared.
Table LY.
Personal emoluments19371938 $47,665.60$52,450.25 Other charges: Apparatus and chemicals3,959.474,113.19 Books and journals316.49369.24 Conveyance allowance180.00166.27 Fuel and light1,227.751,299.47 Incidental expenses280.28311.39 Uniforms76.3699.14 Total other charges$6,040.35 Special expenditure (Revote)278.25 Total other charges$6,358.70V. C. BRANSON,
M.C., A.R.C.S., D.I.C., B.Sc., F.I.C.
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Special Investigations.
to
375. With the arrival of Mr. Symons in May, thus bringing the staff up establishment, it has been possible to initiate several investigations. Determina- tions of the freezing points of locally produced milk are being carried out. Work in connection with the estimation of tin and arsenic in wolfram ore is proceeding.
Staff and Equipment.
376. Mr. P. H. Symons joined the laboratory staff on May 8th. Three small fume cupboards have been converted into one large one, and forced draught provided. It is now possible to carry out all work involving the emission of corrosive fumes without discomfort to the staff or danger to delicate apparatus.
Revenue.
377. The fees paid into the Treasury during the year amounted to $30,085.00 as against $39,307.00 in 1937. The value of the work done both. Government and commercial, as determined from the Tariff of Charges (Govern- ment Notification No. 510 of 1938) was $89,709.00 as against $100,478.50 in 1937.
Expenditure for 1937 and 1938 compared.
Table LY.
Personal emoluments
1937.
1938.
$47,665.60
$52,450.25
Other charges:-
Apparatus and chemicals
3,959.47
4,113.19
Books and journals
316.49
369.24
Conveyance allowance
180.00
166.27
Fuel and light
1,227.75
1,299.47
Incidental expenses
280.28
311.39
Uniforms
Total other charges
Special expenditure
(Revote)
76.36
99.14
$6,040.35
Total other charges
278.25
$6,358.70
V. C. BRANSON,
M.C., A.R.C.S., D.I.C., B.SC., F.1.C.
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