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Note.—This Scheme was first before the Vestry, 27th
March, 1889, when the report of the Special East Dulwich
Communication Committee was adopted, and a petition
ordered to be presented to the London County Council
asking that body to carry out this as a public improvement,
at an estimated cost of £50,000. A deputation of the
Vestry attended the Improvements Committee of the
Council in support of such petition. At a meeting of the
Council held on the 28th May, 1889, the following recommendation
of the Improvements Committee Avas approved:—
"That the Vestry be informed that the Council is of
opinion that in view of the large claims on its funds, it
is not in a position at present to entertain the application."
Subsequently at a Vestry held 13th May, 1891, it was
resolved to again approach the Council to urge the carrying
out of this improvement, and on the 24th June, 1891,
an answer to such request was received, that the Council
regrets that it is not in a position at present to entertain the
application of the Vestry.
Scheme "B." From Vestry Road, through
Grove Park, Chadwick Road, Copleston Road, etc.,
to Grove Vale.
Scheme "C." Denmark Hill and Champion
Hill, then by a new road into Grove Vale, near Last
Dulwich Station.
The Committee resolved:—That the Vestry adopt
Scheme "A," or any suitable variation, and the London
County Council be asked to determine that, having regard
to the contemplated opening of the Tower Bridge, the time
has now arrived for carrying out this important work as a