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MILK.
The milk supply of the borough is derived principally from
the south, south-east and south-west counties, the greater proportion
being rail-borne. Only a small proportion is produced in the
borough, due largely to the absorption oi land for building purposes
and the decreasing amount available for pasture.
The Milk and Dairies (Consolidation) Act, 1915, and the Milk
and Dairies Orders gave additional powers to deal with milk
premises.
The various premises in the borough dealing with milk
received careful attention during the year and a considerable number
of improvements were carried out, including the building of a
number of new dairies and the remodelling of other premises on
modern lines. These alterations are required before registration
of the premises is granted.
The provision of covered counter pans has made rapid progress
during the year and in nearly all milkshops the approved type has
been substituted for the miscellaneous types previously employed.
One firm retails bottled milk exclusively, another is gradually
substituting the sale of bottled milk for loose, and it is interesting
to note that this bottled milk is produced under a licence (Pasteurised)
and sold as such without any increase in price.
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