Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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been raised by the
Gas Light and Coke Co. to 2/6
South Metropolitan Gas Co. to 2/6
Crystal Palace District Gas Co. to 2/9
The following is a comparative statement of the prices per
lamp paid by the Vestry to the three Gas Companies which supply
the Parish.
Gas Light and Coke Co.—On actual consumption
according to meter, at 2s. 2d. per 1000 feet
(3940 hours per annum, and 4.72 feet per hour
per lamp), per lamp per annum £2 0 3
Lighting, Extinguishing, Cleaning, Painting,
Repairing 0 18 0
12 18 3
South Metropolitan Gas Co.—At per lamp per
annum (inclusive of Lighting, Cleaning, &c.) £3 3 9
Discount 5 per cent. allowed if paid within one
month from Quarter-day 0 3 2
£3 0 7
Crystal Palace District Gas Co.—At per lamp per
annum (inclusive of Lighting, Cleaning, &c.) £3 10 4
Discount 5 per cent. allowed if paid within one
month from Quarter-day 0 3 0
£3 6 10
The Gas supplied by the Gas Light and Coke Company has
been regularly tested by the Medical Officer. The following is a
Summary of the various Testings as well as of the Testings