Dumbarton Corporation Gasworks, Pier, &c. Act, 1873
WHEREAS it is expedient that the provost, magistrates, and town council of the burgh of Dumbarton (herein-after called "the Corporation") should be authorised to afford an improved supply of gas to the inhabitants and manufacturers of the said burgh (herein-after called "the burgh") and of the adjacent district, and for that purpose to acquire the undertaking of the Dumbarton Gaslight Company, herein-after called "the company," and to erect new gasworks:
And whereas the company are a private ...