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On my arrival, W. Austin found it necessary to report to the Governor of Malta (Dispatch no. 96 of 11 April 1827) representing the "misconduct of the present set of turnkeys".

There can be little doubt that this misconduct and the "plaints made from time to time against the Turnkeys", to which Mr. Austin referred, contributed to produce the deplorable state of prison discipline, that I noticed on my first inspection of the Gaol.

The very easy fact that Mr. Tomlin should allow the third assault committed in prison by Green to pass without recommending his dismissal, shows Mr. Tomlin unfitness for his temporary post.

I cannot allow Green to continue his employment in the Gaol; but if Mr. Crenagh thinks him fit for Police duty I shall not object to his being so employed on probation.

(Signed) J. Hope Douglas

18 July 1827

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532 On my arrival, W. Austin found it necessary to report to the Governor of Malta (Dispatch no. 96 of 11 April 1827) representing the "misconduct of the present set of turnkeys". There can be little doubt that this misconduct and the "plaints made from time to time against the Turnkeys", to which Mr. Austin referred, contributed to produce the deplorable state of prison discipline, that I noticed on my first inspection of the Gaol. The very easy fact that Mr. Tomlin should allow the third assault committed in prison by Green to pass without recommending his dismissal, shows Mr. Tomlin unfitness for his temporary post. I cannot allow Green to continue his employment in the Gaol; but if Mr. Crenagh thinks him fit for Police duty I shall not object to his being so employed on probation. (Signed) J. Hope Douglas 18 July 1827
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532 it my arrival, W. Austin found necessary to report to the Purelay of Slate (Infalet no96 of 11 Afuil 1827) rerpreeting the "misconduct of the present-set of tumkeys? There can be little dibe-but- enn: that this misconduct and the " plaint made from time to time "gainst the Tunkers", to which M. Austin referred, antributed to pros duce the deplorable state of prison discipline, that I noticed first inspection of the Gail. The very essy fact that Mr. Tomlin should allow the third assault- ensmitted in a prismer by Green a to pass without remmending his dionifal, shows Mr Turbine unfit: nes for his temporary pract: I cannot allow Greenho entinue his employment in the Guil; but if Mr. Cereagh this him fit for Police duly I chall not aljest to his being to employed probation. (Signed) J. Nope Domnify .. 18 July (87) 1
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my arrival, W. Austin found necessary to report to the Purelay of Slate (Infalet no96 of 11 Afuil 1827) rerpreeting

the "misconduct of the

present-set of tumkeys?

There

can be little dibe-but-

enn:

that this misconduct and the " plaint made from time to time "gainst the Tunkers", to which M. Austin referred, antributed to pros duce the deplorable state of prison discipline, that I noticed

first inspection of the Gail.

The

very

essy

fact

that Mr. Tomlin

should allow the third assault-

ensmitted in a prismer by Green

a

to pass without remmending his

dionifal, shows Mr Turbine unfit: nes for his temporary pract:

I cannot allow Greenho

entinue his employment in the Guil; but if Mr. Cereagh this him fit for Police duly I chall not aljest to his being to employed

probation.

(Signed) J. Nope Domnify

..

18

July

(87)

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