Responding to the call for help of a great number of destitute and undernourished people, mainly chil" dren and patients in hospitals, one dairy offered supplies at reduced prices to the community through the Council, but a considerable number went further and placed part of their surplus milk at the disposal of the Health Department for free distribution to deserving causes.
Commencing on August 21, the Health Department organized a collection and distribution service and up to September 15, more than 6,000 pounds have thus been supplied by the following public spirited dairies:—
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