During the year the cases of eight prisoners were recommended for release on bail for employment. Two prisoners were finally released under these regulations. The small number of cases considered is due to the fact that a large percentage of the prisoners incarcerated in the section have previous convictions and therefore are not eligible for consideration under these regulations.
On January 1 there were 121 male and 2 female prisoners in this section and on December 31 120 male and 9 female prisoners. The highest numbër recorded during the year was 131 and the daily average 109.
The Convict Labour Department was occupied carrying out the usual work throughout the year and, despite the fall in the value of the local dollar resulting in increases in the cost of all articles, showed very good results,
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