Memorandum upon the Execution of Prisoners by hanging with a long drop, June 1880

Queensland State Archives posted a photo:

One of two circulars on capital punishment received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies. These circulars contained a plan and sections of a gallows and a memorandum upon the execution of prisoners by hanging with a long drop.

See also the circular regarding a memorandum on the practice of executing criminals, 27 June 1880.

Queensland State Archives, Digital Image ID 2922

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