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RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.--continued.

QUESTIONS.

13. Is there a Chapel in the Prison, or - suitable Apartment for the perform ance of Religious Services! How are the Prisoners separated therein?

ANSWEES.

None.

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RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.—continued.

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QUESTIONS.

19. Reasons for Punishments, by Whip-

ping, Irons, Solitary Confinement, or- otherwise?

ANSWERS.

Generally fighting or attempting to escape -

occa

ccasionally assaults on individuals of the Convist

guard or making away with or

dothes provided thems

destroying the

14. What Duties are performed by the Chaplain? What Provision is made for the Instruction of the Prisoners; and are they supplied with Bibles and other suitable Books?

15. Are Dissenting Ministers allowed to have access to the Prisoners; and, if so, at what times, and under what restrictions?

Colonial Chaplain generally visits the Exeropean Convicts ar irrégular intervals of a week or longer. The Chinese and coloured Prisoners are without any religions instruction; no books.

supplied at the public cost.

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Every such application has been granted, but for a long time no visits have been paid.

20. Is there any Insane person in con- finement? State his or her Name and Age, and for what Offence committed? How long has he or she been in con- finement; and is such Person separated from the other Prisoners?

21. Are any, and what Fees demanded of Debtor, or of any other Prisoners, either at their admission to, or Dis- charge from, the Guol?

Net.

Nil

16. What Duties are performed by the Surgeon? Are separate Buildings or Apartments provided for the Sick?

The Colonial Surgeon visits the prison when requested to do doby the failer or when he has patients among

the fritomers. No separate building or apartment at present.

22. General Observations

Nil

Maine

17. What Diseases have been most pre- valent during the Year (în reference to Columns 10 and 11, Return No. 1)?

Surgical Ulcers. Medical Dysentery.

18. Reasons for Non-employment of Prisoners (in reference to Column 8)?

See Column 8.

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