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Distribution of Dried Milk to Nursing: and Expectant
Mothers and Children under 3 years of age
During the year, 106 tons of Dried Milk were distributed
in carton packets with printed directions in accordance with
the Council's scheme to persons residing in the Borough from
the following Centres:—
84. West Ham Lane, Stratford.
Public Hall, Barking Road, Canning Town.
Nurses' Home, Howards Road, Plaistow.
Barnwood Road, Silvertown.
Since August, 1920, Dried Milk has been distributed under
the Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme, and, as will be seen
from the following table, the amount has steadily and rapidly
increased:—
Year 1920.— 18,247 packets or 8 tons 3 cwt.
1921.— 73,872 do. 33 tons.
1922.—127,934 do. 57 tons 2 cwt.
1923.-221,114 do. 98 tons 14 cwt.
1924.—237,9(33 do. 100 tons 4½cwt.
Owing to the need for accommodation at the Town Hall
the Maternity and Child Welfare Committee approached the
Education Committee with a view to obtaining the unused
portion of a hut situate at 81 West Ham Lane for the purpose
of packing and distribution. This was eventually acquired,
fitted up, and opened on the 8th September, 1924; it has proved
a great convenience both from the public and administrative
points of view.
The average weekly number of packets supplied = 5,050
,, persons who apply = 3,500
,, ,, ,, ,, ,, supplied free, 1930 =
,, ,, ,, ,, at half cost, 70= 3,500
,, ,, ,, ,, ,, at cost price, 1500 = )
In consequence of the beneficial results obtained by the
use of Dried Milk by Expectant Mothers and Children the
Council have issued the following circular with a view to
making the scheme more generally known, and judging by the
eager and regular manner in which the Milk is applied for by
the public it is proof positive that the Council's efforts in this
connection are appreciated.
Dried Milk.
What every Nursing Mother ought to know.
The Council are selling Full Cream Milk in a dried form
suitable for infants and nursing mothers.