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Normally the Schools are kept in a very satisfactory condition:
ventilation and lighting are good, as is the water supply.
The action taken in relation to the health of the scholars, and for the
prevention of the spreading of disease, is detailed under the heading of
"Infectious Diseases."
FOOD.
Milk Supply.—The average number of cows kept in the area
has dwindled from 100 heretofore to 30, and consequently the amount
of milk provided within the District is very small.
The cowsheds are visited regularly by the Sanitary Inspectors and
quarterly by the Veterinary Surgeon, who examines and reports on the
health of the cows.
The cows on the whole were well kept, and no disease was found at
any of the visits paid to the byres.
The regulations as to lighting, ventilation, cleansing, drainage and
water supply in Cowsheds and Dairies are reasonably observed, and the
milk produced in the District was found to be quite good and clean.
No complaints were received, and samples taken for bacteriological
and chemical examination were reported on very favourably by Drs.
Thresh and Beale.
Glaxo or dried milk is now very largely used for the feeding of
infants and its utility as a food and in the prevention of Summer
Diarrhoea has been generally, if not universally, acknowledged.
Milk (Mothers and Children) Order, 1918.—As in
1919, the Council left in my hands the distribution of milk under
the Order and the standards laid down in last year's Report were
adhered to.
The Child Welfare Committee from time to time, having had reports
from me, confirmed my action.
The following shows the number of applicants and the expenditure
incurred:—
Number of families to whom free milk was granted 393
Quantity of milk supplied 4,870 qts.
Approximate cost £394
Other Foods.—P remises where foods are manufactured, prepared,
stored or exposed for sale are under the constant supervision of the
Sanitary Inspectors, as shown on page 61, and they are generally
well kept.