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Tamil Coolies and Convicts only. The other ropes are first braided and then combed with brushes. A gang of 10 men are employed. For washing, the longest sentenced men are taken, it is hard work. No short-sentenced prisoners are used taking short-sentenced prisoners. Provided they behave under supervision more, they ... in a remote part of the Gaol; under the eye of a warder; They get privilege, a clean diet at night and an extra blanket at night. No Europeans are put to this work.
Mat Making. This is hard work. Coir rope is supplied and it is then unravelled and twisted into shape. It is hard work, but the men like it; it is not task work. This work