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Bills in Parliament, Session 1865—6.
Gas Light and Coke Company.
The principal object of this Bill was to purchase land at
Hackney Wick, in the Parishes of Hackney and Bow, for the purpose
of erecting Gas Works, and laying down mains and pipes, from such
Gas Works to their gas district.
The Vestry petitioned against this Bill, and it was thrown out
in the House of Lords.
Imperial Gas Company Bill.
This Bill was for the purpose of erecting works near Victoria
Park, it was first brought forward in the House of Lords, but in consequence
of the strong opposition to it, it was withdrawn.
The Vestry petitioned against the Bill.
Great Eastern Railway Bill.
This Railway is to cross the High-street, Shoreditch, and
Commercial-street, by bridges, and to join the main line of the Great
Eastern, near Tapp-street, Bethnal-green.
The Petition of the Vestry against this Bill was unsuccessful;
but clauses were inserted for the protection of the privileges of the
Parish.
London (City) Corporation Gas Bill.
This Bill was for the purpose of empowering the City Authorities
to purchase land at West Ham, in Essex, erect Gas Works, and supply
the City of London with Gas.
The Vestry petitioned in favour of this Bill, but it was lost.
The following Bills have been before Parliament this
Session:
Metropolis Gas Act Amendment Bill.
Abolition of Church Rates
Artizan's and Labourer's Dwellings Bill.