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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 1892

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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Table: The following is a comparative statement of the prices per lamp paid by the Vestry to the three Gas Companies which supply the Parish.

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 472 feet per hour per lamp) per lamp per annum£203
Lighting, Extinguishing, Cleaning, Painting, Repairing0180
£2183
South Metropolitan Gas Co.— At per lamp per annum (inclusive of lighting Cleaning, &c.)£339
Discount 5 per cent, allowed if paid within one month from Quarter-day032
£307
Crystal Palace District Gas Co.— At per lamp per annum (inclusive of Lighting, Cleaning, Ac.)£3104
Discount 5 per cent, allowed if paid within one month from Quarter-day036
£3610

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The average cost of one horse per week has been 13/11.