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104. All unserviceable stores must be received by him before any others are issued to replace them, and to be kept in store to await condemnation by a board to be appointed for that purpose.

105. He shall also render all assistance in his power, when not engaged in other duties, to the chief warder in carrying on the duties of the establishment.

Sergeant Warder.

106. The sergeant warder will have charge of the keys of the prison during the day.

107. He shall see that the prisoners employed as wardmen, cooks, or in other such office, perform their duties in a satisfactory manner.

108. He shall carefully superintend the searching of all prisoners upon arrival at the prison, taking care that they are thoroughly cleansed before being allowed to assume the prison clothing.

109. He shall morning and evening, in the presence of the chief warder, carefully examine the wards and cells, for the purpose of detecting any defacing of the walls, or any attempt to tamper with the fastenings. He shall also twice a day examine all prisoners’ rooms.

110. He shall, under the orders of the chief warder, see that the discipline of the warders is maintained, and that the prisoners preserve due order and obedience.

Warders.

111. They shall strictly conform to all rules and regulations promulgated for their guidance, and all the rules of the establishment; obey their superior officers, and assist them in maintaining order and discipline.

112. They will be dressed in uniform and armed, and they must at all times present a neat and cleanly appearance, and keep their arms in serviceable condition.

113. The general and special duties of each warder will be inserted in a book under the direction of the gaoler.

114. A book will be kept in which they shall enter the name and rank of the officer, and the hours at which they were visited by him on their posts during the night.

115. They shall without delay report the names of the prisoners who may desire to see a minister of religion, visiting Justices, medical officer, or the gaoler.

116. They shall seize all prohibited articles and deliver them to the gaoler forthwith, and shall immediately report the wanton destruction of any article the property of the government.

117. It will be their special duty, when on guard in the prison, to prevent all irregularities, to see that the regulations and orders are complied with in all points, to enforce strict silence in the wards, cells, &c. to see that each prisoner sleeps in his own bedplace, and that the lamps are kept burning during the night, and the inspection apertures in the doors kept clear.

118. They must bear in mind that although armed they must exercise great forbearance in the use of their arms, and that in the event of a prisoner attempting to escape, no other means shall have been neglected to prevent such escape, and until after the prisoner shall have been challenged repeatedly to stand.

119. When guarding prisoners at labour, they must not allow them to approach nearer than fifteen paces.

Matron.

120. The matron shall reside in the establishment, from which she shall not absent herself without authorization.

121. The matron is charged with the immediate care and superintendence of the female prisoners, and shall conform to all rules and regulations laid down for the ordering of the male division of the gaol, as far as such rules and regulations are applicable.

122. The matron shall be present at the searching of female prisoners on their admission; also when they leave the gaol, and all inspections by whomsoever made.

123. The matron, or female warder, shall attend Divine service with the female prisoners.

General Instructions.

124. No officer will be allowed to absent himself from the prison without the authority of the gaoler. Any lengthened absence must be applied for specially to the Superintendent, and the application forwarded through the gaoler. Should, however, the necessity for leave be urgent, he may leave at once, but the fact shall be immediately reported for approval, with statement of the circumstances which rendered it necessary.

125. Officers going on leave of absence shall state the time at which they leave the prison, and when they return to duty, shall report themselves to the officer in authority immediately over them.

126. All officers shall be sworn in as constables on appointment, and shall be subject to all the penalties and punishments, by stoppage of pay and allowances for any dereliction of duty or misconduct, as His Honor the Superintendent, the visiting Justice or Justices may direct.

127. All officers and warders must attend Divine service with the prisoners, or when prayers are read. They will also be required to attend school with the prisoners in turn.

128. The use of tobacco or spirits is prohibited within the prison.

129. In every case of emergency the officers of the establishment will promptly report the circumstances to the gaoler, and in the event of its appearing that any officer has allowed any irregularities to pass unreported, his neglect will be brought under the notice of a visiting Justice.

130. No male officer will be permitted to enter the female division of the gaol except on duty, and in all cases he must be attended by the matron or a female officer.

131. All applications or representations made to His Honor the Superintendent must be forwarded through the gaoler, who will accompany them with such observations as may be necessary.

132. The officers will keep watch at night relieving each other as may be directed by the gaoler. This is a most important duty, requiring unceasing vigilance, and they should, by visits at irregular hours, observe that order is maintained by the prisoners and that the warders are alert on their posts.

133. A visiting officer’s visiting book will be kept, in which they will enter the hours at which they visited the different parts of the establishment.