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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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IV.—Removal of Meters.
To superintend the Contractor's workmen in removing
any meter and box, from its connection with one lamp, and
connecting the same with any other lamp, and to see that
the works connected therewith be carried out in a proper
and workmanlike manner.
V.—Fixing of Lamps.
To superintend the fixing of all new lamps, the alteration
or refixing of any existing lamps, the laying of service pipes,
the connections with mains and services, and numbering,
painting, cleaning, and repairing of all lamp posts, lanterns,
&c.; and to see that the various works are properly executed,
whether done by the Contractor or otherwise.
VI.—Inspection of Lamps and Governors.
To examine, from time to time, the various lamps
throughout the Parish, during the hours they are lighted, so
as to ascertain if the lamps burning are consuming their
stipulated quantity of gas; or, if the light is deficient in
illuminating power, to personally test, or see tested with the
officers of the Gas Company, such burners and regulators as
may be, in his opinion, defective, and to report the same to
the Surveyor.
VII.—Lighting and Extinguishing of Lamps.
To regulate the lamplighters' time for lighting, and
extinguishing the lamps, as shall be directed by the
Surveyor; to see that the hours of lighting and extinguishing
are strictly adhered to; that all the lamplighters under his
direction are regular and prompt in their attendance at their