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On June 1st the system of supplying dried milks and other
articles through the Infant Welfare Centres was changed. The
Centres ceased to stock any of these substances and in place thereof
coupons are given to mothers for the articles ordered. These
coupons are taken to the nearest chemist whose name is on the roll
of those undertaking to supply goods, etc., by agreement with the
Council, and in exchange for the coupon the mother receives the
goods, etc., ordered on the coupon. The coupons are of three
different colours, according to whether the article is to be free of
cost, half-price or cost price. The chemists send in the coupons
they receive monthly to the Public Health Office, and are paid on
them. The scheme, after one or two minor difficulties at the
commencement, is now working smoothly. The chemists participating
have co-operated excellently and have tried to make it
successful.