J. Smith held this position; he makes an entry on a separate page for each day. On weekdays he records the following; time of men being marched to gang-labour; visit to the men in close confinement and complaints; men being received or discharged; and any extraordinary occurrences such as escapes. The gatekeeper makes a visit to the dormitories at night. On Sundays he records his attendance at the general parade, where he read the local regulations. Each day's entry is initialled by the Superintendent.

These records are part of the holdings of the Tasmanian Archives