Sep 1902 |
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The alarm system a G.P.O. (Contract Number
No 259), copied above, was installed in 1902 and became operational
at this date.
It reproduces detail as it develops. It lists the charges involved.
and it lists the names and addresses of firemen of all ranks
connected to the system. I list them below, there are two circuits.
The total cost of such rentals was £29 this was to be
reduced to £24 after 5 years. Telephone cost £11
and Bells £18. |
A Press |
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No 1 G Canning, London Road
No 2 F Noyce, Winton Street
No 3 Police Station
No 4 J Stevens, Wellington Terrace
No 5 J Davis, River Cottage |
B press |
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No 1 L Bull East Street
No 2 J Bull 67 East street
No 3 F A Beale Russell House Cpt
No 4 F Fox High Street
No 5 W Stevens Victoria Park
Note that this bell was never fitted
because a neighbour W Page
refused to allow the wire to cross
his garden
No 6 C Jerome Sanitary Yard
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Telephone links |
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Water Works
Town Hall
The Fire Station. And return links in each case. |
April 13th 1903 |
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The W Stevens Bell was fixed at Blakes 7 Vigo Road |
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