Discs made of ice were used to operate the meter by one London gas consumer. The quantity of gas used and the amount of money collected differed so greatly that an investigation followed. The dampness of the meter finally gave the clue.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 41, 27 November 1937, Page 8
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