Sheffield Corporation Act 1917
WHEREAS the lord mayor aldermen and citizens of the city of Sheffield (in this Act referred to as "the Corporation" and "the city" respectively) acting by the council are in pursuance of the Sheffield Electric Lighting (Transfer) Act 1898 the owners of the electricity undertaking authorised by the Sheffield Electric Lighting Order 1892 and are empowered to supply electricity for all purposes within the city:

And whereas further powers in connexion with the said undertaking have been conferre...