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with water in the proportions of 7, 9 and 15 per cent Five were
Butters of which one was adulterated with 78 per cent of foreign
fat. Four were Flours, all genuine. Nine were Mustards of which
one was adulterated with 40 per cent. of Wheat Flour, and coloured
with Turmeric. Ten were Beers all satisfactory in quality. Ten
were Peppers of which two were adulterated with 50 per cent of
Rice Starch. Four were Arrowroots, nil genuine, and ten were
Coffees, all genuine; seven were Cocas, of which 5 were mixed
with Sugar and Starches in variable quantities.
I have pleasure in acknowledging the great assistance I have
received from the Inspectors, who have Carried out my instructions
in an intelligent and satisfactory manner.
I have the honour to remain,
gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. A. ROGERS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Board's Offices:—
White Horse Street,
September, 1887.