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22. The oil lamp at Bleak Hill, is lighted by a resident in
the neighbourhood, at cost of £3 3s. 0d. per annum inclusive.
23. The total number of street lamps, including 129 long
distance lamps, 3 obelisk lamps, and lamp at Bleak Hill now is
645. The Total Cost of Lighting has been £2020 16s. 6d. as
against £1971 5s. 4d. for the previous year. The gas is tested
by the London County Council, and result furnished weekly.
24. Harrow Manorway, Station Road, and Knee Hill, are
lighted with gas under agreement dated 20th Dec., 1894, with
the Erith District Council.
25. Dusting.—The collection of dust has been carried out,
under contract, by Mr. Bowtell, for the sum of £1210. It has
been decided to call for fresh tenders for this work from 30th
June, 1897. The pail system is now in force in the whole
District and appears to work satisfactorily. Additional land
on the Marshes has been acquired for a dust shoot.
26. Renumbering of Streets.—Under orders issued by the
London County Council, notices have been served for the renumbering
of the following streets, viz., Anglesea Road,
Canlwell Road, Conway Road, Priuces Road, and Richmond
Place.
The following has been renamed,
Constitution Hill now Westdale Passage.
The names of such streets as become defaced are repainted
from time to time as necessary.
27. Ventilating Shafts.—With a view to the ventilation of
the sewers, ventilating columns or shafts have been erected in
the following positions:—