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16. Two hundred and twenty-two (222) prisoners were whipped by order of courts.
17. There were 18 deaths (14 natural causes and 4 executions).
18. The conduct of the Staff, with a few exceptions, was very good.
19. The general health of the Staff was good.
20. Existing fire appliances are in good condition. Improved fire fighting apparatus was supplied to each prison in 1928. The installation was completed at Lai Chi Kok in 1929 but the necessary pumps have not yet been supplied to Victoria Gaol,
21. The rules laid down for the Government of prisons were complied with.
22. Mr. J. W. Franks, Superintendent of Prisons proceeded on long leave on the 23rd March and returned to the Colony on 23rd November.
Captain H. F. Bloxham acted as Superintendent of Prisons from 23rd March to 4th June. He proceeded on special leave on the 5th June and returned to the Colony on the 12th December.
Major C. Willson acted as Superintendent of Prisons from the 5th June to the 22nd November.
23. The usual returns are appended.
J. W. FRANKS,
Superintendent of Prisons.
9th April, 1930.