Weymouth Gas Act 1856
WHEREAS the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis is supplied with Gas from Gasworks belonging to William Wharton Burdon, which are the only Gasworks in the Borough; and there are no Gasworks in any of the adjoining Parishes: And whereas, the Population of the Borough of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis and its Neighbourhood is increasing, and it would be of public Advantage that more permanent Provision should be made for the Supply of Gas within such Borough and its Neighbourhood, and that the ...