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ACCOMMODATION FOR TWO THOUSAND

LAICHIKOK, VICTORIA

PRISONS TO CLOSE

IN THE ERECTION OF THE NEW PRISON AT STANLEY. ONE OF THE LIFE AMBITIONS OF MR. J.W. FRANKS OBE.. THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS, HAS BEEN REALISED. IT HAS BEEN A PROJECT WHICH HE HAS ADVOCATED FOR MANY YEARS.

NO FEMALE PRISONERS There is no accommodation at Stanley for female prisoners and

these

It has been said that the Wheels | double the size. There are work- of Justice rind slowly but inexor- shops and punishment rooms. „ " ably. So. It seems. is the case of the new prison Plans were sub- mitted as far back as 1920. This was in anticipation of a ден prison at Ngau Shi Wan, but they were abandoned in 1925. A site was then chosen at Wong Ma. Kak but for some reason this also had to be abandoned. Finally In 1932. the site at Stanley was decided on and building commenced.

16) ACRES INCREASE To-day We And the scheme nearing completion.

Enclosing the eighteen acres of Prison buildings are walls reach, ing 16 feet in height, while the barred windows of the cells leave no doubt in the mind as to their Intention.

Added to the strength of these walls and bars will be the vigilance and guards, of of 279 warders which 66 will be Europeans and the remainder Indlang.

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In comparison to the 18 acres at Stanley, the present, Victoria Gaol carers 13 acres.

PRISONERS" "ACCOMMODATION

All the Agures in this are estimates based on the present plans. These might be augmented or decreased as the necessity 'arises. They

what are

can, be called opening figures.

accommodation for There 15 1.800 to 2,000 prisoners in the new at Vic- gaol compared with 600 toria and 650 at Lalchikok

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these proposed to close other two prisons and house all prisoners at Stanley. Gone will be the dingy cells of the old prison ta be replaced by cleaner, Lighter and healthier cells. They are to be lighted with electricity, the lamps, of

far removed: course. from the inmates. Windows with ocean views replace thie small gratings of Victoria, being of

will remain at Laichikok Of the nine blocks in the new prison. six will be for Chinese male prisoners, one for Europeans, one for receptions and the other for punishments. Stanley has also rooms set apart for the execution

the of the extreme penalty of law-hanging.

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WORK OF CONVICTS

Development

WANCHAI TO BENEFIT

Arsenal- Street Scheme

learned It 19

from reliable sources that the re-development scheme In Wanchai involving Arsenal Street, will commence in about eighteen months time, when the Naval authorities are expected to have completed their evacua- tion of the site in this vicinity, which was purchased by the Hong Kong Government.

The area involved 1s appro- ximately 200,000 square feet, and the outay by the Colonial Excha- quer for this property was stated to be in the region of $2,000,000.

An important aspect in the re- development scheme will be the of the awkward disappearance corners at the junction of this street and Queen's Road East, and the comer of Arsenal Street and Johnston Road. Hennessey Road at present running past the Salors' and Soldiers' Home abruptly just beyond ends This road will be continued to For this joinQueen's Road

reason the building now at the corner of Arsenal. Street and

The prison is on the separate Queen's Road will be demolished The building, at present occupi- system in that there is accommo dation for about 1,500, pirsoners ed by the Electrical Department in separate cells. Much useru.of the Public Works Department work is done during their in-facing Johnston Road, will also carceration Other than penal be pulled down, and Lockhart labour, tailoring, shoemaking, Road will be continued parallel to painting, photography, weaving. Hennessey Road net making, carpentering, grasa and coir mat making, rattan work, printing, book binding and gardening are among the occupa- tions of the prisoners. The value work thus done of the

Actually work in this connection was commenced last year when a number of flats known as 'the "Blue Buildings" were demolished. Daldutsu's. a Mesara.

famous by the Japanese concern, was for many prisoners reaches a very consider-years housed in this property. On able sum. The total annual cost of the prison in 1935 was about The earnings of the 8748,000. prisoners during the year amount- ed to about $204,000.

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CHINESE SUPERSTITION An interesting point in connec- tion with the erection of the new gaol has given rise to some smali; superstition among a section of the Chinese community and that Is the number of accidents which have occurred on the site is attri buted to the close proximity of the cemetery at Stanley.

The prison is a landmark in the history of the Colony and with efficiency its Improvements and can be regarded as an acquisition to Hong Kong. It is anticipated that the bulldings will be ready for occupation early next year.

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