| AdminHistory | The Lighting Sub-Committee was appointed in November 1911 to advise the main committee on matters relating to street lighting and the lighting of premises, as well as the maintenance and repair of the street lighting system. The sub-committee presided over a huge public lighting undertaking; not only were new lamps erected, but there was the increasing use of electricity. In 1914 moves were made to investigate the use of automatic lighting, which was in use in other cities. The sub-committee was supported by the Lamp Inspectors and the Public Lighting Department, which were based in Cambridge Street. In November 1919, after a massive reorganisation, the sub-committee was disbanded, and the function was transferred to the Public Works and Town Planning Department. |