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QGR6/85
Title
Minutes of the Visiting Justices to the Gaol page 85. Includes the following:
Date free text
26 January 1846
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From: 1846 To: 1846
Scope and Content
Magistrates: William Shove Chalk, Frederick C G Passy, C C Beaty Pownall. 28 prisoners in custody. 3 males and one female received during the week. 1 male discharged. Diminution in the number of prisoners as compared with the corresponding period last year - 8. The Turnkey having no secure place where he can deposit his bills, tickets & c it is ordered that a desk table with a drawer and lock be provided for his use. The price of the desk not to exceed 15s. In consideration of the good character of George mayes the gaol cleaner and the efficient way in which he performs his dutied the Visiting justices have agreed to allow him an extra shilling per week - making his present weekly wages 15 shillings - he having applied for an increase of salary.
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