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Samples 504 and 505 were of milk arriving from the
country at the Forest Hill railway station, and the consignor
was cautioned.
The three samples taken at the request of householders
in course of delivery at private dwelling houses were genuine.
Dyed Milks.—One hundred and eighty.seven, or 67.3 per
cent, of the milks examined were artificially coloured, compared
with 48.6 per cent, during 1904. Twenty of the samples were
very highly coloured.
Sour Milks.—Three samples were sour when purchased.
Analysis showed them to be genuine.
Dirty Milks.—Six samples of milk submitted were in a
very dirty condition, containing dung and other filth.
Skimmed Milk.— Of the four samples of skimmed milk
submitted, one was found adulterated (See Table I., No. 278).
All four samples were artificially coloured.
BUTTER.—One hundred and three samples of butter
were submitted, of which 12 were test samples.
Of the 91 samples submitted officially, 7, or 7.69 per cent.,
were adulterated, compared with 6.93 per cent, in 1904.
Eighty.eight, or 96.7 per cent., of the samples of butter
were taken with the aid of an assistant.
Colouring Matter. —The practice of colouring even
genuine butters is still increasing, 49'5 per cent, of the butters
analysed during the period under review being coloured, as
compared with 38.6 per cent, during 1904. Many were coloured
with azo red, an analine dye, some containing a very large
amount.
House.to.House Sale.—Towards the end of the year
information was received that a firm, situated outside the