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St Giles (Camberwell) 1873
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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The Rateable value of the Parish has shown
a steady increase during 11 years, as will be seen
from the following statement:—
TABLE II.
Showing the Rateable Value for the last 11 years.
YEAR.
RATEABLE
VALUE.
INCREASE.
£
£
1863
270,313
1864
287,757
17,444
1865
311,079
23,322
1866
362,882
51,803
1867
388,209
25,327
1868
414,314
26,105
1869
445,344
31,030
1870
465,762
20,418
1871
500,807
35,045
1872
504,543
3,736
1873
508,368
4,025
238,255*
* Total increase in 11 years.
In the year 1863 One Penny in the Pound produced about £1,000,
after deductions for losses; it now yields about .£1,900.