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Lambeth 1883
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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LIGHTING.
During the year ending 25th March, 1884, there have been
91 lamps erected, and 101 removed to places of greater
utility.
The total number of ordinary street lamps lighted by the
Vestry at the present time is 3,788, and 21 Obelisk Lamps
with duplex and triple flat-flame burners; and the cost of lighting,
including new columns, removal of lamps, and sundry expenses'
amounted to £ 14,611 12s. 7d.
The following is the
RESULT OF 440 OBSERVATIONS
of the
ILLUMINATING POWER OF THE GAS,
Supplied by the Gas Light and Coke and Crystal Palace District
Gas Companies, made on 40 occasions during the year ending
the 25th March, 1884.
Gas Companies.
Where tested.
Average
Huminating
Power.
Tests for purity
Ammonia,
and Sulphuretted
Hydrogen.
The Gas Light and
Coke
Vestry Hall
15.36
Free from
Sulphuretted
Ammonia &
Hydrogen.
The Crystal Palace
District
Sydenham Station
16.2
Ditto.