No. 2 Retort House, equipped with electrically-driven machinery for handling the coal, etc., was completed and brought into use in September.
Condensers and scrubbers to deal with the gas made in this new house were ordered early in the year, and erection of these is now nearly complete.
Progress with No. 2 gasholder was somewhat delayed. It was completed und brought into use during January, 1908.
Coal, ete., carbonized 41,966-4-2 tons. Gas manufactured 495,489,500 cubic ft. Yield per ton Average illu nating power 16 candles.
Distribution, The rapid development of new districts and the construction of roads leading thereto, has necessitated the greatest length of new and enlarged being Inid which the rain laying department has ever had to deal with in one year, the total length of mains laid being 123 miles.
Cubic feet. Gas sold dur-
461,350,000
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