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dairymen in the district have improved their plant in order that their
milk should conform to the standard set up for pasteurised milk and
that they should be allowed to supply the schools. The scheme has
been a success and large numbers of children are now being supplied
with one-third pint of milk daily. Arrangements are also in
operation for the supply of milk free of charge to those children
whose parents are unable to pay the reduced cost thereof.
As for the previous two years arrangements were made for
sending children to camp. During July, 1934 , 281 children were
sent to camp at Dovercourt, and all these children were examined
by the School Medical Department before they were allowed to go,
in order to see that they were in a clean condition, free from infectious
disease, and not suffering from any ailment which might
make it unwise to send them to camp.
In general, I am satisfied that the health of the children attending
our schools has been maintained during the course of 1934, and
that the school medical service is safeguarding the health of the
children satisfactorily.
I am indebted to my staff and colleagues for the co-operation
and loyalty that I have received from them during the year, and
to the members of the Committee for their courtesy at all times.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
DENNIS H. GEFFEN.