HANMER PRISON CAMP.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 118, 17 May 1909, Page 7

HANMER PRISON CAMP.

COMMISSION OF INQUIRY

NOT ENOUGH DISCIPLINE

[press association.] CHRISTCHURCH, May 15. An inquiry into matters at the Hanmer prison camp shows tnat t>ne discipline has been lax, and that alteration is needed. , The prisoners were allowed to piay football and cricket, and one of the warders used to join them. .It was described as more like a picnic than anything else. When a new gaoler replaced the old onte he altered[things, and some of the staff resented it, .refused duty and asked for an inquiry. There was also friction or misunder^ standing between the Forestry Department men and the prison officials. The Commission has not reported, lut one warder has sent in his resignation. He was a barman before he joined the staff, but had been a soldier. .- .'■■ -.■- ■'■■ ■