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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference: TILLEC.O. 133/27

COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH - NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

[370]

RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.-continued

QUESTIONS

Is there a Chapel in the Prison, or suitable Apartment for the performance of Religious Services? How are the Prisoners separated therein?

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?

ANSWERS

There is no Chapel but Religious services are formed in the Central Transept, which is well adapted to the purpose. Misdemeanants take their places in the Wall, whilst Accused sit in the Gallery.

There is no Chaplain attached to the Gaol Department, but the Colonial Chaplain visits the Gaol frequently and performs Divine Service on Wednesdays and a week on Thursdays.

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RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.-continued

QUESTIONS

Reasons for Punishments, by Whipping, Irons, Solitary Confinement, or otherwise?

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

ANSWERS

Whipping is awarded by the Chief Justice and Police Magistrates, for robbery with violence, and for the following prison offences: fighting, stealing, having prohibited articles in possession, attempting to escape, and malingering.

There is one insane person in the Gaol.

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

Roman Catholic Priests and Dissenting Ministers are freely allowed access to the Prisoners, with the proviso that they do not interfere with the Gaol discipline. Roman Catholic Priest invariably attends his co-religionists on Sunday.

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

The Colonial Surgeon visits the Gaol every morning and oftener if required. There is a Hospital with separate apartments.

What Diseases have been most prevalent during the Year (in reference to Columns 10 and 11, Return No. 1.)?

Ulcer, Remittent Fever, Dysentery, and Debility are the most prevalent.

Are any, and what, Fees demanded for admission or discharge of Debtors, or of any other Prisoners, either at their Admission to, or Discharge from the Gaol?

No fees are demanded in the Establishment for admission or discharge.

General Observations.

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

All prisoners are amply employed except those certified sick by the Doctor.

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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE Reference: TILLEC.O. 133/27 COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH - NOT TO BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON [370] RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.-continued QUESTIONS Is there a Chapel in the Prison, or suitable Apartment for the performance of Religious Services? How are the Prisoners separated therein? 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? ANSWERS There is no Chapel but Religious services are formed in the Central Transept, which is well adapted to the purpose. Misdemeanants take their places in the Wall, whilst Accused sit in the Gallery. There is no Chaplain attached to the Gaol Department, but the Colonial Chaplain visits the Gaol frequently and performs Divine Service on Wednesdays and a week on Thursdays. [371] RETURN of the GAOLS, &c.-continued QUESTIONS Reasons for Punishments, by Whipping, Irons, Solitary Confinement, or otherwise? Is there any Insane person in confinement? State his or her Name and Age, and for what offence committed? How long has he or she been in confinement; and is such Person separated from the other Prisoners? ANSWERS Whipping is awarded by the Chief Justice and Police Magistrates, for robbery with violence, and for the following prison offences: fighting, stealing, having prohibited articles in possession, attempting to escape, and malingering. There is one insane person in the Gaol. Are Dissenting Ministers allowed to have access to the Prisoners; and if so, at what times, and under what restrictions? Roman Catholic Priests and Dissenting Ministers are freely allowed access to the Prisoners, with the proviso that they do not interfere with the Gaol discipline. Roman Catholic Priest invariably attends his co-religionists on Sunday. What Duties are performed by the Surgeon? Are separate Buildings or Apartments provided for the Sick? The Colonial Surgeon visits the Gaol every morning and oftener if required. There is a Hospital with separate apartments. What Diseases have been most prevalent during the Year (in reference to Columns 10 and 11, Return No. 1.)? Ulcer, Remittent Fever, Dysentery, and Debility are the most prevalent. Are any, and what, Fees demanded for admission or discharge of Debtors, or of any other Prisoners, either at their Admission to, or Discharge from the Gaol? No fees are demanded in the Establishment for admission or discharge. General Observations. Reasons for Non-employment of Prisoners (in reference to Column 8) All prisoners are amply employed except those certified sick by the Doctor. Page 200 Page 201

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RECORD OFFICE

Reference :--

TILLEC.O. 133

ALLY WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE | BE REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHIC. PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON]

[370]

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 ?

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?

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ANSWERS.

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