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bedding in the place set apart for its reception. Then
they will wash, after which prayers will be read,
during which time they shall remain uncovered and
attentive.
44. They will then breakfast and proceed to labor,
during the months of April, May, June, July, August,
and September, at 8 a.m., and during the remaining
six months at 7 a.m. They will return from labor
at five. From April to September they will return
from labor at four. One hour's cessation for dinner.
On Saturday afternoons they will be exempt from
hard labor, and should employ themselves in mending
their clothes, &c. Prayers will be read every evening.
After which, should there be no facilities for attending
school, they will be locked up for the night.
45. Lamps will be kept burning in the different
divisions of the prison during the night, and any
prisoner interfering with or extinguishing any lamp
will be severely punished.
46. At 8 p.m. the bell will be rung, after which
silence must be strictly observed.
47. The bedding of the prisoners is to be aired at
least three times a week, weather permitting.

Juvenile Prisoners.
48. Juvenile prisoners will occupy separate cells
or wards, exclusively set apart for their use, and will
be employed in work about the gaol.

Unconvicted Prisoners.
49. Will be subject to the general rules of the
prison. They will not however be required to dress
in the prison clothing, to be shaved, or to have their
hair cut off.
50. If such prisoners be discharged, the property
taken from them shall be restored, if not held under
legal advice. If admitted to bail, such property as
may be directed by the Magistrates admitting to bail
shall be retained until they are discharged.
51. They will be supplied with the same rations as
the prisoners not at hard labor, but may, in prefer-
ence, support themselves, at the discretion of the
gaoler.
52. They may be visited by and may correspond
with their legal adviser at all reasonable times, and
may be visited by their friends on Tuesdays and
Fridays on application to the gaoler, and in the
presence of an officer.
53. They shall be cautioned that any remarks they
may make respecting the offence with which they are
charged may be used against them.

Juvenile Unconvicted Prisoners.
54. Will be subjected to same rules as the adult
unconvicted prisoners.

Female Prisoners.
55. Female prisoners will be subject to all rules
and regulations laid down for the ordering of male
prisoners, so far as such rules and regulations are
applicable.

Punishment Regulations.
56. Any prisoner—
(1.) Being insolent to or threatening any officer
of the gaol;
(2.) Injuring or destroying the property of the
Government;
(3.) Fighting or assaulting a prisoner;
(4.) Refusing or neglecting to obey the lawful
orders of any officer of the gaol;
(5.) Holding or attempting to hold intercourse
with others than the officers of the gaol,
without lawful permission;
(6.) Profane swearing, or obscene language,
playing at any games, or gambling;
(7.) Smoking, or in any way making use of
tobacco, unless by special permission;
(8.) Or being guilty of any other misconduct

not provided against in these rules, subversive
of the peace order and good government of
the gaol,
shall be punishable by being placed in solitary
confinement for any period not exceeding seven (7)
days, and, in addition thereto (at the option of a
visiting Justice) a diminution of his rations; and, in
addition, in case of destruction or injury to any
property of Government by a prisoner who shall have
money or property in the hands of the gaoler, such
money or property may be wholly or partially
forfeited by order of the visiting Justices, to repay
such destruction or injury.
57. Every prisoner who shall be guilty of any of
the offences next hereafter mentioned (i.e.), that is
to say—
(1.) Attempting to escape;
(2.) Conniving at and concealing a prisoner or
prisoners attempting to escape;
(3.) Assaulting any officer of the gaol,
shall, in addition to any punishment to which he may
by law otherwise be sentenced, be punishable by
solitary confinement for any period not exceeding
one month, by diminished rations, and by being placed
in irons.
58. Every prisoner who shall be guilty of the
offences next hereafter mentioned, that is to say—
(1.) Mutiny or outbreak;
(2.) Assaulting an officer, with intent to do
grievious bodily harm;
(3.) Setting on fire, or attempting to set on fire,
the gaol buildings or other property,
shall, in addition to any punishment to which he may
by law otherwise be sentenced, be punishable by soli-
tary confinement for any period not exceeding one
month at any one time, or for three months, in periods
of one calendar month, at intervals of at least one
calendar month each, by placing in irons, whipping
not exceeding fifty lashes at one time, by imprison-
ment not exceeding twelve calendar months, and by
dimished rations, in addition to the original
sentence.
59. Complaints touching the above, and all other
offences committed by prisoners, shall be heard and
determined, upon due proof upon oath, by one or
more visiting Justice or Justices.
60. Females guilty of repeated breaches of gaol
regulations shall be liable to have their hair cut close,
in addition to any other punishment to which they
may be subject.
61. Every sentence of punishment, with the nature
of the offence, shall be entered in the Defaulter's
Book, and signed by the visiting Justice.

Attempt to Escape.
62. Any prisoner leaving his allotted place while
at work with intent to escape, or otherwise making
any attempt, will render himself liable to be shot by
the guard or other person in whose charge he may
be; and each prisoner is hereby cautioned that if he
makes any such attempt he does so at his own risk
and peril.
63. Any prisoner attempting to escape, or who,
having escaped, shall be re-captured, shall be put in
prons for such term as a visiting Justice shall direct.

Gaoler.
64. He shall reside in the establishment, from
which he shall not absent himself for a longer period
than six hours, without the written authority of the
Superintendent. He shall be responsible for the
discipline, entire management, and safe custody of
the prisoners, the impartial enforcement of penal
discipline, and the entire introduction and main-
tenance of habits of industry, cleanliness, order, and
obedience among them, and in the establishment
generally.