The Whitby Gas Act, 1871
WHEREAS Whitby in the north riding of Yorkshire has been for some years lighted with gas by means of gasworks erected in the township of Ruswarp: And whereas such works are now vested in the Whitby Gas Company (Limited), who have been incorporated under the Companies Acts, 1862 and 1867, and by their memorandum and articles of association have been duly registered in pursuance of those Acts: And whereas the share capital of the Company consists of forty thousand pounds, divided into two thous...