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St Giles (Camberwell) 1874
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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54
The Rateable value of the Parish has shown
a steady increase during 12 years, as will be seen
from the following statement:—
TABLE II.
Showing the Rateable Value for the last 12 years.
| year. | rateable value. | increase. |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| 1863 | 270,313 | |
| 1864 | 287,757 | 17,444 |
| 1865 | 311,079 | 23,322 |
| 1860 | 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 |
| 1874 | 520,834 | 12,466 |
| 250,721* |
* Total increase in 12 years.
In the year 1863 One Penny in the Pound produced about £1,000,
after deductions for losses; it now yields about £2,000.