in all cases on
the receipt of the Governor's Order, notice is given to the Police that in
days from that time the prisoner
Seven
named in the order will be handed over to them to be dealt with as the order
directs. If the prisoner is to be branded, the tattooing is performed in Gaol previous
to his release, but in other cases the prisoner is simply
detained in Gaol at his resual work until he is handed
over
to the Police - 2f the Police desire to preserve a photograph of him, he is sent out to have it taken and then
brought back to Gaol until the seven
are up.
I have te
(Signed) M.S. Tornochy,
Superintendent.
Days
Copy
Attached to eson: 2784
No308.
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In
Victoria, Honghong,
31st October, 1879.
59
96
reply to your letter 1326
I have the honour to report that
1879
on
the
receipt of information of the issue of a Warrant under the Ordinances quoted - the prisoner is photographed,_ on his discharge, from Gaol he is viewed by the Detective
Constables, and his discription noted.
a
If the prisoner desires to leave for
Post to which a steamer runs he is seen
Honourable W. H. Marsh,
Colonial Secretary.
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