β¨ Impounding notices and Gaol regulations
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IMPOUNDED at the Public Pound, Newmarket, by Mr. Jas. Williamson, for trespass and damages on his enclosed paddock at Epsom,
1 red and white steer, open horns, white on face, brand not legible on rump.
If not claimed within eleven days after the date of this notice, application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the sale of the above mentioned Steer, agreeably to the provisions of the Impounding Act, 1856.
M. MADIGAN,
Poundkeeper.
Public Pound, Newmarket,
4th March, 1858.
IMPOUNDED at the Public Pound, Newmarket, by A. Buckland, for trespass and damages on his enclosed paddocks,
One red and white Cow branded (G), on ribs, brand not legible on thigh
One red and white heifer Calf.
If not claimed within eleven days after the date of this notice application will be made to a Justice of the Peace for an order for the sale of the above mentioned Cow and Calf agreeably to the provisions of the Impounding Act, 1856.
M. MADIGAN,
Public Pound,
Newmarket. 11th March, 1858.
Superintendent\'s Office,
Auckland, March, 1858.
IN pursuance of the powers vested in me by an Ordinance of the Governor of New Zealand, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, Sess. 7, No. 7, intituled \"An Ordinance for the regulation of Prisoners,\" and also by an Act made by the Superintendent of the Province of Auckland, with the advice and consent of the Provincial Council thereof, intituled \"An Act to transfer certain powers and duties from the Governor and Colonial Treasurer of the Province of Auckland to the Superintendent of the Province of Auckland do hereby make and publish the rules and regulations following, for the good discipline, safe custody, classification, diet, instruction treatment, and correction of prisoners sentenced to imprisonment with hard labour and confined in the Public Gaol at Mount Eden, and touching the duties of the officers of the said Gaol.
J. WILLIAMSON,
Superintendent.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF THE
GAOL AT MOUNT EDEN,
In the Suburbs of the City of Auckland.
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Every prisoner on first entering the Gaol is to be searched in the presence of the Gaoler or Turnkey. His name, age, country, religion, height, and general description are to be entered in a register in which shall also at the same time be entered whether or not he can read or write,
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All money, property, and effects, are to be taken from the prisoner entering the Gaol; a minute specifying the particulars and signed by the Gaoler is to be entered in the register. Such property shall remain in the custody of the Gaoler until the discharge of the prisoner unless other disposition thereof shall be ordered or permitted by competent authority.
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All prisoners sentenced for a longer period than one week shall have their hair cut close on entering the Gaol.
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Prisoners sentenced for a less period than one week shall have their hair cut close if it shall be found necessary for the purpose of cleanliness.
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Every cell is to be opened at 6 a.m. from the first day of October to the first day of April, and at daylight during the remainder of the year.
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Fifteen minutes are to be allowed for dressing.
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The cells shall then be swept and dusted. The bedding (weather permitting) shall be suspended in the airing yard and afterwards put away and folded in the smallest compass. This duty shall be performed by such of the prisoners as shall be told off for that purpose.
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Prisoners shall then wash themselves thoroughly and make themselves as clean as possible.
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The prisoners shall then be assembled and their names called over, after which prayers shall be read by the Gaoler or such other person as the Sheriff may appoint.
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On the return of the prisoners from labour they shall be assembled and their names called over.
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After supper, prisoners shall be locked up in their cellsβbefore being locked up, each prisoner is to be searched by the Turnkey on duty in the presence of the Gaoler.
LABOUR.
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From the first day of October to the first day of April, the hours of labour shall be from half-past seven a.m., to six p.m.; from the first day of April to the first day of October, from 8 a.m., to 5 p.m. One hour\'s cessation for dinner.
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On Saturday\'s, however, the day\'s labour shall cease at noon, before the prisoners to wash their clothes and clean the Prison.
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Prisoners shall proceed to work in an orderly manner in charge of at least 1 overseer and 1 sentry.
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During work no talking nor idling shall be permitted, nor shall any prisoner leave his alloted spot without permission, nor unless accompanied by an Overseer or Sentry.
RATIONS.
- The ordinary Gaol allowance for each prisoner shall be
1 1/2 lbs. bread.
4 ozs. meat.
1 lb. potatoes.
1/2 oz. salt.
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ποΈ Impounding notice for cattle at Newmarket
ποΈ Provincial & Local Government4 March 1858
Impounding, Cattle, Newmarket, Trespass
- Jas. Williamson (Mr.), Impounded cattle for trespass
- M. Madigan, Poundkeeper
ποΈ Impounding notice for cow and calf at Newmarket
ποΈ Provincial & Local Government11 March 1858
Impounding, Cow, Calf, Newmarket, Trespass
- A. Buckland, Impounded cow and calf for trespass
- M. Madigan, Poundkeeper
βοΈ Rules and regulations for the Gaol at Mount Eden
βοΈ Justice & Law EnforcementGaol, Prison, Regulations, Mount Eden, Discipline
- J. Williamson, Superintendent
Auckland Provincial Gazette 1858, No 8