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13. The appliances in case of fire are sufficient and in good order.

14. The discipline of the Gaol has been steadily maintained. The conduct of the staff has been good.

15. Mr. F. J. BADELEY, Superintendent of Victoria Gaol, proceeded to England in March, when I assumed the duties of Superintendent of the Gaol.

16. Dr. J. C. THOMSON left the Colony on leave in September, and was succeeded by Dr. W. V. M. Kоcн as Medical Officer to the Gaol.

17. Mr. R. H. CRAIG, the Assistant Superintendent, went on leave to Europe on the 9th of December. Mr. C. D. MELBOURNE took over the duties from him.

I append the usual returns.

The Honourable

The COLONIAL SECRETARY.

I have, &c.,

F. W. LYONS,

Acting Superintendent.

VICTORIA GAOL.

Return showing the Expenditure and Income for the Year 1903.

Expenditure.

Amount.

Income.

Amount.

S

$

C.

Pay and Allowances of Officers, in-

cluding uniforms, &c.........

Victualling of prisoners,. Fuel, light, soap and dry earth,

Clothing of prisoners, bedding, fur-)

niture, material for remunera- tive industry, &c.,

75,327.56

Earnings of prisoners,

31,488.61

18,623.69

Paid by Military for subsistence of

Military prisoners,

972.90

8,180.66

Paid by Navy for subsistence of

Naval prisoners,

1,069.20

6,007.69 Debtors' subsistence,

439.75

Consulate subsistence,

Waste food sold,....

45.00

Forfeiture,.....

121.18

Total,

..$108,139.60

Actual cost of prisoners' maintenance, 74,002.96

Total,

Average Annual Cost per prisoner, $113.33.

108,139.60