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reasons distributing-stations are unsatisfactory, so it was decided
to provide a horse and cart to take the milk round to all who are
willing to pay a small extra charge.
Most of the babies are brought fortnightly to be weighed,
their progress tested, and the suitability of the milk confirmed or
otherwise.
A full account of the Depot, its objects, the modifications
used, conditions of milk-contract, and directions for the use of the
milk, was ordered by the Health Committee to be printed, and
can be obtained on application.
Numerically, the Depot has been a great success. 125
children are being fed daily at the present time, July, and the
numbers are steadily increasing.
The great majority have the milk delivered. The customers
are, with very few exceptions, the weekly-wage earning classes,
and represent the poorest wage earners as much as the better paid.
It is too soon to speak of results, except to say generally that these
are very satisfactory.
Staff.—The staff of the Depot consists of a Manageress (Miss
Petty), two female assistants, and a man who delivers the milk and
assists with the boiler, etc.
Public Ambulance.
48. The public ambulance for accidents, and non-infectious
illness was used 104 times compared with 90, 97, and 110 times in the three preceding years.

Particulars as to this Ambulance were given in my Annual
Report 1903, page 78. The Ambulance is kept in good repair.