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PUNISHMENTS INFLICTED ON PRISONERS FOR PRISON OFFENCES (RETURN OF), IN THE SEVERAL GAOLS OF THE COLONY, DURING THE YEAR 1881.

Return to an Order of the Souse of Representatives, dated 2Sth May, 1882. " That there be laid upon the table a return of all punishments inflicted on prisoners for prison offences in the several gaols of the colony during the year ended the 31st December, 1881."— (Mr. FeldwieTc.)

Return of all Punishments inflicted on Prisoners for Prison Offences during the Year ended 31st December, 1881. Addington.

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Date. Name of Prisoner. Nature of Offence. Amount of Punishment. By whom awarded. 1881. 'eb. 15 R. H. Negligence of work 48 hours' solitary confinement, with bread and water Tobacco stopped Or. L. Mellish, T.J., 23rd February. a. L. Mellish, V.J., 23rd February. C. L. Mellish, V.J., 5th March. H. J. Tancred, T.J., 25th March. H. J. Tancred, V.J., 21st April. H. J. Tancred, T. J., 21st April. H. J. Tancred, T. J., 21st April. H. J. Tancred, T.J., 21st April. H. J. Tancred, T.J., 21st April. H. J. Tancred, V.J., 18th May. H. J. Tancred, T.J., 18th May. 19 R. S. W. Disobedience of lawful orders far. 2 E. R. Disobedience of lawful orders, and disrespectful conduct to gaol officers Committing a nuisance in her cell Committing a nuisance in her cell Wilful mismanagement of work 7 days' solitary confinement, bread and water ) 7 days' solitary confinement, ) bread and water 24 hours' solitary confinement, bread and water 7 days' solitary confinement, bread and water 7 days' solitary confinement, bread and water 24 hourB' solitary confinement, bread and water 24 hours' solitary confinement, bread and water 14 days' solitary confinement, bread and water 7 days; remission marks forfeited 11 24 L pril 12 E. E. Ditto Ditto 13 A. H. Obstructing the officer in the execution of his duty Wilful idleness, and disrespectful conduct to gaol officers Wilful idleness 18 J. E. 18 E. R. 18 J. W. Wilful idleness lay 15 E. R. Disobedience of lawful orders, and disrespectful conduct to a gaol officer Frivolous complaints against officers of the gaol, and attempting to spread dissatisfaction and discontent amongst other prisoners Assaulting and obstructing gaol officers 15 J. E. L. E. R. 38 days; remission marks forfeited 24 hours' solitary confinement, bread and water 3 days' solitary confinement, bread and water 3 days' solitary confinement, bread and water 48 hours' solitary confinement, bread and water 14 days' solitary confinement, bread and water J. N. Wood, V.J., 25th May. J. N. Wood, T.J., 25th May. J. N. Wood, T.J., 25th May. J. N. Wood, T.J. 18 23 E. R. Making use of abusive and obscene language Making use of abusive and obscene language Disobedience of lawful orders 23 M. R. June 18 A. H. July 11 P.R. Malingering H. J. Tancred, T.J., 12th July. H. J. Tancred, V.J., 8th September. Sept. 7 R. H. Being in a prohibited portion of the prison, and purloining bread from another prisoner Using threatening language to another prisoner Making use of insulting and obscene language towards officers 20 M. S. 48 hours' solitary confinement, bread and water To be kept separate from other prisoners until expiry of sentence, 24th November, 1881 4 days' solitary confinement, bread and water H. J. Tancred, T.J., 28th September. H. J. Tancred, T.J.„ 29th September. 29 E. A. A. Dec. 8 E. A. Disobedience of lawful orders Or. L. Mellish, T.J;,,