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MILK
Enquiries show that approximately 21,806 gallons of mil's are sold
daily in the Borough. Of this amount 96% is bottled, just under 4$ is
loose, which is sold wholesale, and the remaining small portion, namely
3 gallons, is retailed as loose milk. These figures are interesting in
view of the fact that fourteen years ago the whole of the milk sold was
distributed loose. The sale of this type of milk, whether in shops or
on rounds, is discouraged.
MI IK AND DAIRIES (CONSOLIDATION) ACT' 1915; THE MIIK AND DAIRIES
AMENDMENT ACT 1922, THE MIIK AND DAIRIES ORDERS, 1926, AND THE
FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938.
Cowkeepers, Dairymen and Purveyors of Milk.
The following statement shows the number of Cowkeepers, Cowsheds,
Dairies and Purveyors of Milk premises on the register
Cowkeepers on register (1938) 9
" added to tho register (1939)
" discontinued 1939
Net. 9
Cowsheds on register (1938) 15
" added to register (1939) –
" discontinued (1939) –
Net. 15
Number of cows provided for 204
Average no.of cows in sheds (1939) 158
No. of dairies and purveyors of
milk on register 1938. 383
No. of dairies and purveyors of
milk added to register,1939. 20
No. of dairies and purveyors of
milk discontinued 1939. 130
Net. 273
Grand total of cowsheds, dairies and
purveyors of milk on register
31st December, 1939. ' 288
During the year 597 inspections were made of dairies, cowsheds and
milkshops.
Mr. P.Thrale, the part-time vetinerary surgeon, makes quarterly
reports on his visits to farms and his examination of cattle thereon.
Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1936.
B The following licences were granted during the year under this order.
1. Producers' Licences to use the designation "Accredited" 2
2. Dealers' Licences to use the designation "Tuberculin Tested"
(a) Bottling establishments 1
(b) Shops 12
3. Dealers' Licences to use the designation "Accredited".
(a) Bottling Establishments
(b) Shops
4. Dealers' Licences to use the designation "Pasteurised".
(a) Pasteurizing establishments. 2
(h) Shops. 51
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