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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1748, 6 September 1905, Page 22

Recently, at the close of Divine service in the Dunedin gaol a prisoner walked out of the chapel, down the stairs, through the gaoler’s quarters, and escaped, although two officers were in charge —one of the chapel, the other of the gate. The Inspector of Prisons has held an, inquiry into the matter, and as a result, the officer responsible for leaving the doors unlocked has been cautioned, and warned against future negligence.