Dry Earth System of the Victoria Gaol

Dry Earth System and night buckets were used in Victoria Gaol cells and dormitories in the early days for the disposal of sewage and excreta. However, the soil on the Hong Kong Island could not absorb the urine and caused bad smell.

Date 1877
Place
Object Correctional Facilities
Others Prison Welfare
Material Type Image
Collection Victoria Prison
Source Government Notification No.57, The Hong Kong Government Gazette, 10th March, 1877, Hong Kong Government Gazette 1887, p.123. Hong Kong Government Reports Online (1842-1941).
Repository The University of Hong Kong Libraries Digital Initiatives Digital Initiatives
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Accession No. VPX_0001
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