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emptied by them every morning, thoroughly cleansed
and purified with lime.
40. 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 interior part
of the prison.
41. They will have to attend to the trimming of
the lamps, and see that they are properly supplied
with oil.

General routine.

42. The bell will be rung, in summer two hours,
    and in winter one hour and a half, before the time to
    commence labour.
43. 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 put their
    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 labour,
    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 labour
    at five. From April to September they will return
    from labour at four. One hour's cessation for dinner.
    On Saturday afternoons they will be exempt from
    hard labour, and should employ themselves in mend-
    ing 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
    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 labour, but may, in pre-
    ference, 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 con-
    finement 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 addi-
    tion, 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 destruc-
    tion or injury.
57. Every prisoner who shall be guilty of any
    of the offences next hereafter mentioned, 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
    grievous 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
    diminished 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 Defaulters'
    Book, and signed by the Visiting Justice.

Attempt to Escape.

62. Any prisoner leaving his allotted place while