CO129-182 - Governor Hennessy - 1878 [9-12] — Page 206

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Inclosure in Govern Pope Stennep's Despatch 1.96 of 3° Dether 1878.

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Extract from Minutes of the Executive Council, held on the 23rd May, 1877.

"His Excellency adverts generally to the state of affairs in Victoria Gaol and to the want of accommodation for prisoners there.

"His Excellency states that the whole subject is engaging his attention, and he points out, in reference to two or three of the regulations which had been recently adopted and which in his opinion were opposed to instructions received from the Colonial Office, the importance of adhering to the broad principles of Gaol Administration laid down by the Secretaries of State."

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Extract from Minutes of the Executive Council, held on the 8th August, 1877.

"The attention of the Council is now drawn to a proposed new Dietary Scale, which His Excellency considered should be introduced, on the professional recommendation of the Colonial Surgeon. On this subject, Lord CARNARVON'S Despatch No. 45 of 7th May, and Dr. Axes' reports of the 4th of July and 6th of August, are read.

"Discussion ensues on certain minor details, and the new Scale is approved."

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