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More anecdotes (including governor's orders) from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries:

1) The road to the Signal Station (today's top Cable Car Station) was commenced in 1749 by men sentenced by Court Martial to corporal punishment. For 50 to 100 lashes one day's work, 100 to 200 lashes two days and so on.

2) 1726 - if any horses are found on the hill tomorrow, the Governor will order out a party to kill them.

3) 1739 - No sentry or person is to fire at any dog, but kill them by stabbing or otherwise.

4) Fishermen are only to sell their fish after the servant of the Governor has bought what he requires.

Image: Upper Rock by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Staunton St. Clair (1826-1832)

Published: May 07, 2020

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