Chapter 38

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Convicts found in breach of the rules and regulations of the convict department could be brought before a magistrates" bench. Punishments awarded varied from fines, cautions, floggings (of from 12 to 100 lashes) and sentences to the cells, treadwheel and the public stocks. Sentences to road and chain gangs could also be awarded… Convicts found in breach of the rules and regulations of the convict department could be brought before a magistrates" bench. Punishments awarded varied from fines, cautions, floggings (of from 12 to 100 lashes) and sentences to the cells, treadwheel and the public stocks. Sentences to road and chain gangs could also be awarded…From: h***:://www.utas.edu.au/library/ From: h***:://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/C/Convicts.htm companion_to_

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