On 16 January 1925, J.W. Burgess, John Dale and F.J. Roberts were appointed Royal Commissioners to Inquire Into the Milk Supply of Western Australia. The Commission's terms of reference were:

1) To inquire into the milk supply of the Metropolitan area, having regard to its production, quantity and quality, and its transport, handling and distribution;

2) To consider whether the methods of production, transport, handling and distribution could be improved, and if so, to make recommendations accordingly; and

3) Generally to make such other recommendations which would lead to improvement in the milk supply.

The report of the Royal Commission was completed on 22 June 1925.