Transfer of females to Sunbury from Ballarat took place 1879.
First visit by the inspector 17-2-1880.
Excerpts from the transcripts:
11-10-1881 "No steps have been taken to improve the water supply which is very unsatisfactory."
7-12-1881 "No action to improve the water supply............matter is vital."
18-5-1882 "Mornings are very cold. The baths are rather severe for the aged and would suggest that means should be got to give them that require it a warm one."
7-2-1884 "........to consider the question of water supply.
7-2-1884 "Noticed a large quantity of bread and butter after the meal for the tea was laid and informed that what I allude to was cut up for the morning breakfast. This I think objectionable."
Comments by the Official Visitors and the Inspector pre 1905
