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Annexe M.

REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT ANALYST FOR 1907.

The number of analyses performed was 436 (550 in 1906).

The following classification shows the nature of the work done :-

1.-Chemico-legal.

Toxicological, (including 9 stomachs)..........

No. of Articles examined.

41

.70

Articles for stains,

II-Potable Waters.

Public Supplies,

.42

Wells, etc.,

22

III.--Dangerous Goods Ordinance,

Petroleum Oil, Liquid Fuel,

.54

5

IV.-Food and Drugs Ordinance.

Sugar,

Gin,

Brandy,

Flour,

Milk,

Whisky,

Stout,

Port Wine,

Beer,

Tea,

1

3

5

.12

.54

8

3

4

7

2

2

Margarine,

Cement,

Substance,

Opium Pills,

V.-Building Materials.

VI.—Prepared Opium Ordinance.

1

Powders,

Lozenges,

Wine,

Coins,

Metals,.

Ores,

1

6

2

3

1

VII.--Mineralogical, etc.

3

.14

..30

VIII.—Miscellaneous.

Acrated Waters,

Coal-tar Disinfectants,

Rat Destroyers,

Soils,

Soft Soap,

Medicinal Plants,

Bird Lime.

Wheat,

Camphor,..

Public Gas Supply,

Chinese Wines.

Boiler Deposit, Engine Oil, Coating, Paint, Beverage, one cach,

3

3

4

2

2

3

5

4

3

5

436