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Foundation stone laid by E.D. Day
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Calling for tenders from masons to work on a further portion of the new gaol
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Sum of £1000 voted by Council to complete the gaol
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Sale of Government stores at the Maitland gaol by order of J.H. Crummer
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Tenders called for the new gaol
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Description of building proposal
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Messrs. Brodie and Craig of Sydney obtained contract for building of the new gaol in East Maitland which had been discontinued since the removal of the stockade to Newcastle
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William Hayes executed at 9am on 25th April at the new drop erected over the gates of the Maitland gaol for the murder of Benjamin Cott
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Gaoler James Cox dismissed from position because of escapes from the gaol. Replaced by John Wallace
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Patrick McNamara awaiting trial on a charge of murdering his wife and Patrick Welsh charged with burglary and larceny escaped from Maitland Gaol
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Cookhouse at Maitland gaol moved 8 ft from the outer wall since Thomas Baccon's escape from the gaol
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James Cox offering 3 pound reward for lodging escapee Thomas Baccon in Maitland gaol
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Turnkeys of Maitland gaol applying to Government for an increase in wages as their duties were very arduous
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Tender of Adam Howitt for the construction of iron doors and window frames for the Maitland gaol accepted by government
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Found by GrandJurors to be clean and in good order with wholesome provisions
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Iron gang men attempted to burn the Newcastle gaol where they were confined until the Stockade is finished
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John Large per 'Atlas' Constable and assistant Turnkey H.M. Gaol Newcastle
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Index to Colonial Secretary Letters to Sherif 5 July 1828 - 31 December 1850
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Samuel Bailey employed as Turnkey at Newcastle gaol
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Index to Colonial Secretary Letters to Sherif 5 July 1828 - 31 December 1850
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William Berry employed as constable at the gaol
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Register Book of Christ Church Cathedral Newcastle. Burials p5
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Death of Matthew Frazer, turnkey at Newcastle gaol