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not to be released without the special authority of
two Visiting Justices.
123. They are not upon any pretence whatever to
communicate, either by words or signs with each
other, or the men employed in cleaning their cells;
nor are they to sing, whistle, dance, or make any
noise whatever, during their confinement. They
must not stop any of the ventilating apparatus, nor
deface the walls of their cells.
124. Should any prisoner wish to see the Visiting
Justice, Chaplain, Medical Officer, or gaoler, he is to
inform the visiting officer accordingly, but all further
communication is strictly prohibited.
125. When prisoners are taken out to exercise,
which will not be until after the third day after their
admission, they are to be kept marching in line five
yards apart and facing in the same direction.
NOTE. These Rules to be suspended in separate and
solitary cells, and to be read to prisoners on being placed
therein.

Cooks.
126. The cooks to be in such proportion as may
from time to time be directed, to be selected from the
best conducted men who have completed one-third of
their sentence.
127. They will be held responsible that the
prisoners' rations are properly cooked and distributed,
according to the directions of the gaoler.
128. They will be required to have the cook-house,
cooking utensils, tables, mess kits, pails, &c., at
all times properly cleansed and kept in their proper
places.
129. They are to be employed during spare time
in such work as the gaoler may allot to them.

Wardsmen.
130. There will be such wardsmen employed in
the prison as may be considered necessary, for the
clean state of which, and the general order, they will
be held responsible.
131. The night tubs in use in the prison are to be
emptied by them every morning, thoroughly cleansed,
and purified with lime.
132. They will be required to wash the floors of
the different divisions as often as they may be
directed, and also to whitewash the walls of the
133. They will have to attend to the trimming of
the lamps, and see that they are properly supplied
with oil.
134. The bell will be rung, in summer one hour,
and in winter one and a half hours before the time
to commence labour.
135. When the first bell rings, the prisoners will
rise and fold their bedding neatly; at the second
bell, which will be fifteen minutes after the first, the
ward or cell will be unlocked, and they will place
their bedding in the place set apart for its recep-
tion; they will then wash, after which prayers will
be read, during which they will remain uncovered
and be attentive.
136. They will then breakfast and proceed to
labour: during the months of April, May, June,
July, August, and September, at eight a.m., and
during the remaining six months at six a.m; during
the latter months they will proceed to labour before
breakfast, returning for that purpose at eight o'clock.
The dinner hour during these months will be one
o'clock, and they will return from labour in the
evening at five; from April to September the dinner
hour will be twelve, and they will return from labour
at four. On Saturday afternoons they will be exempt
from hard labour, and should employ themselves in
repairing and 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.

137. Lamps will be kept burning in the different
     divisions of the prisons during the night, and any
     prisoner extinguishing them will be severely
     punished.
138. At eight p.m. the bell will be rung, after
     which silence will be strictly observed.
139. The bedding of the prisoners is to be aired
     at least three times a week, weather permitting.

Juvenile Prisoners.
140. Juvenile prisoners to occupy separate cells,
or a ward exclusively set apart for their use, and to
be employed on work about the gaol.

Unconvicted Prisoners.
141. Will be subject to the general rules of the
prison; they will not, however, be required to dress
in the prison clothing, nor to be shaved, or to have
their hair cut off.
142. If such prisoners shall 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 magistrate
admitting to bail, shall be retained until they are
discharged.
143. They will be supplied with the same rations
as the prisoners not at labour, but may in preference
support themselves, at the discretion of the gaoler.
144. They may be visited by and may correspond
with their legal advisers 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.
145. They will be cautioned that any remarks
they may make, respecting the offence with which
they are charged, may be used as evidence against
them.

Juvenile Unconvicted Prisoners.
146. Will be subject to the same rules as the adult
unconvicted prisoners.

Matron.
147. Will also reside in the establishment from
which she will not be absent without authority.
148. The matron is charged with the immediate
care and superintendence of the female prisoners,
and will conform to all Rules and Regulations laid
down for the guidance of the male division of
the gaol, in so far they may be found applicable.
149. The matron will be present at all inspec-
tions of the female prisoners, by whomsoever
made; and especially when they are searched on
their admission, and when they leave the establish-
ment.
150. The matron or female warder is required to
attend Divine Service with the female prisoners.

Female Prisoners.
151. Female prisoners will be subject to all Rules
and Regulations laid down for the guidance of male
prisoners, so far as they may be applicable to them.

Punishment Regulations.
152. Any prisoner
(1.) Being insolent to, or threatening any officer
of the gaol;
(2.) Injuring or destroying any property in the
gaol;
(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 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;