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Appendix A.

Structural Arrangements of Fremantle Gaol.

Drainage of the Prison within the Main Walls.

OLD SYSTEM—PLAN No. 1. The whole area was drained by two main drainage tunnels, North and South, which discharge the sewage into the Recreation Reserve and the large cesspits on the flat or gardens outside the walls. SOUTH TUNNEL.—This draIn received the drainage from Dr. Hope's house and stables, scour, and overflow pipe from Old Reservoir. Cookhouse and Yard. Pump Yard. Trial Yard—With urine of prisoners in the morning (part only). Surface Drainage of about one-half the whole area. NORTH TUNNEL.—This drain received the surface and front water as follows:— Bath Water and water from washing towels, clothing, etc., bath-house. Trial Yard.—Urine and soapy water of prisoners' pots and buckets (part only). Refractory Yard.—