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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
St Giles (Camberwell) 1879
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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Street Lamps lighted by the respective Gas Companies in this Parish:—
| Number of Lamps Lighted at Lady-day, 1879. | New Lamps erected in the year ending Lady-day, 1880. | Total Nnmber of Lamps at Lady-day 1880. | Alterations, Removals, etc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Metropolitan Gas Company | 2146 | 105 | 2251 | 70 |
| Phoenix Gas Company | 120 | 2 | 122 | 1 |
| Crystal Palace Gas Company | 180 | 8 | 138 | 0 |
| 2396 | 115 | 2511 | 71 |
The prices charged for the above Lamps including
cleaning and repairs, are as follows:—
South Metropolitan Gas Company:—
*£3 19s. per annum per Lamp.
The South Metropolitan Gas Company allow a reduction
of 5 per cent, off this charge.
Cost of providing and erecting Lamp Columns, £3
each.
Phoenix Gas Company:—
£4 10s. per annum per" Lamp.
Cost of Providing and erecting Columns, £3 each.
Mem.—This Company having been amalgamated with