There is a reason for this, really
Oct. 28th, 2010 09:05 pmJust as a curiosity...
I was looking into whether or not executed criminals were dissected in early Hobart Town. I had assumed they were, but I came across a footnote in a book that referenced this, from the Colonial Times, 19th May, 1826
JEFFRIES and BRADY. Immediately after these unhappy men were taken from the gallows, two plaster of Paris casts of their countenances were taken by Dr. Scott, R. N.the Colonial Surgeon. We believe the Act of Parliament for dissection does not extend to these Colonies, which is to be lamented, not more for the advantage of science, than with reference to other considerations.
( Evidence for and against. )
I was looking into whether or not executed criminals were dissected in early Hobart Town. I had assumed they were, but I came across a footnote in a book that referenced this, from the Colonial Times, 19th May, 1826
JEFFRIES and BRADY. Immediately after these unhappy men were taken from the gallows, two plaster of Paris casts of their countenances were taken by Dr. Scott, R. N.the Colonial Surgeon. We believe the Act of Parliament for dissection does not extend to these Colonies, which is to be lamented, not more for the advantage of science, than with reference to other considerations.
( Evidence for and against. )
