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Rules and Regulations.

For the management of the Prison at Victoria, Hong Kong

and for the guidance of its officers; made by the Governor in

Executive Council, under section 17 of "The Prison Ordinance,

1885." this

day of

1897.

The Prison Rules and Regulations made by the Governor

in Council on the 22nd day of October, 1891, the 28th day of

May, 1892, the 7th day of November, 1892, the 10th day of

December, 1894, and the 18th day of March, 1897, are hereby

repealed and in lieu thereof the following Rules and Regulations

are hereby substituted:

1. The officers of the Prison shall be

—

One Superintendent, One Assistant Superintendent, One Surgeon, and such

Chaplains and such officers as the Governor may from time to

time appoint. The Assistant Superintendent shall reside at a

place appointed by the Governor.

The Superintendent.

1. The Superintendent shall inspect the Prison at

least

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