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MILK GRANTS.
The supply of milk to mothers and children has been
continued during the year, and the total amount of milk
supplied under this scheme was 1507 pints to 16 applicants.
At the end of the year two mothers were receiving milk
free of cost. All these cases were recommended by the Health
Visitors and certified by the Medical Officer at the Clinic.
Number of children receiving free grants of
milk during the year 4
Number of children receiving milk at reduced
price during the year 6
Number of nursing and expectant mothers 6
16
Every case is approved by the Sub-Committee appointed
for the purpose, consisting of the Chairman of the Public
Health Committee, the Clerk, the Medical Officer of Health
and the Sanitary Inspector.
THE DAIRIES, COWSHEDS AND M1LKSHOPS.
These have all been regularly inspected.
You are aware that we visit all the sheds in the early
morning every month and report to you their exact condition.
I am glad to state that the improved conditions of 1922 have
been well maintained.
The Certified Milks have a fair sale in the district.
There can be no doubt of the comparative purity of these
milks, which we are now compelled to have examined
regularly at a laboratory to test their purity. When the sales
have markedly increased no doubt the cost of these milks will
be less, I would strongly urge the use of the Certified Milks
for invalids and delicate, susceptible children.
One of the cowkeepers was prosecuted for not keeping his
premises, utensils, etc., in accordance with the Regulations,
and a conviction obtained.