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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]

District Gaol — The Napier District Gaol

District Gaol.

The Napier District Gaol occupies one of the best residential sites in the borough, facing the Marine Parade and Coote Road. The hill on which it stands, though very steep, is planted with trees, and the gaoler's house commands a splendid view of the town and bay. The prison enclosure is about five acres in extent, and is surrounded by substantial stone walls. There is a good library, to which the prisoners have access. Everything about the gaol is scrupulously clean, and the sanitary provisions for the health of the inmates are of the latest design. Prisoners are kept occupied at various out-door and in-door occupations, all under adequate discipline and classification. Every requisite for the use of the gaol is, as far as possible, made in the prison work-rooms.