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aol. It's amount; viz. # 25,017.
Nictoria Gaol.
world alone in the present financial condition of the Colony offer
the Colony offer a strong
inducement to the step, independent
me
the latter being taken in pursuance of the only true policy for this Community
28.
On the whole, therefore, I trust your Lordship will so far approve of the potion which I have pursued as to leave me free to develop and ascertain its results in diminishing
crime or otherwise. At present I think it premature to discuss its merits further
however add that
May
29. hereafter,
as a convalescent station or
Camping ground for the troops, or till otherwise required
as a Quarantine Station the
New Ground,
and Stone Cutters' Island itself,
which has hitherto been remarkable for the
excellent sanitary condition of its inhabitants, offer peculiar advantages to
Her Majesty's Government. Its tranquil and secure position,
as well as its
excellent anchorage, will doubtless hereafter
render the place
a very valuable
property further in
30.
Your Lordship will
understand that the foregoing
apply only to Chinese prisoners.
There are generally from 55 to 75 European
prisoners, for whom there is ample
accommodation in Victoria Gaol, and to whom English regulations are strictly applicable,
I have the honor to be,
Your Lordship's Most obedient Servant;
Robt. S. Walker MacDonnell
Governor.