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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

Lambeth 1891

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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43
LIGHTING.
The number of Lamp lighted and maintained at the expense
of the Vestry on the 25th March, 1892, was 4274, and the total
cost for the year of lighting, cleaning and maintaining, including
new columns and lanterns, removals, and sundry expenses amounted to £13,722 2s. 9d.

Table: The Commissioners for Public Baths and Wash-houses in the Parish of Lambethin the County of London.Dr. Cr.

The Commissioners for Public Baths and Wash-houses in the Parish of Lambeth

in the County of London.

Dr. Cr.

DrCr
1891.£s.d.1891.£s.d.£s.d.
June 6th, To Cash received from the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Lambeth30000Oct. 19th, By Cash paid Bankers for Cheque Book0116
„ 23rd, „ Do. Cheque Plate084
„ Do. Mr. Henry Currey, for Award4000
4084
„ 26th, „ Do. Mr. Henry Tiltman, first prize2500
„ Do. Messrs. Aldwinckle & Smith, second prize1500
,, Do. Mr. Charles Bell, third prize1000
1892.5000
Feb. 19th, „ Do. Marshfield & Co., for prints of plans4160
,, Do. Mr H.C.J.Edwards, for preparing tracing110
5170
Balance20332
£30000£30000
To Balance in hands of Commissioners,£2033oWe have compared this account with the vouchers, and believe the same correct.
May 8th 1992 THOS. ARNOLD. ALBERT ELETCHERAuditors.

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During the year 48 ordinary Lamps have been added, and 21
ordinary Lamps with extra power burners.
No increase in the price of Gas has been made to the Vestry
during the year, although to their other customers the price has