I have a reference from the Gloucestershire Archives for a John Little sent to gaol in 1878. It reads "Australian Lab 158". What does it mean?
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13-04-2016, 2:48 PM #1
Gaol - meaning of Australian Lab 158?
Peter Nicholl
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13-04-2016, 8:02 PM #2
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It's entered as 'occupation'.
If the original document is handwritten then it could be a transcription error, although I can't imagine what it might be!
Peter
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13-04-2016, 8:17 PM #3
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Could the original have been Agricultural Labourer? I have no idea what the 158 might refer to.
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14-04-2016, 12:48 AM #4
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I have read in some gaol records the prisoners all have a registry number, or in the event of transportation again a prisoner number.
The record you quote also says lived in "Lydney" in 1878 which I would take for "Sydney".
I agree with Margarita- 'labourer'Happy Families
Wendy
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14-04-2016, 7:11 AM #5
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There is a place in Gloucestershire called Lydney, so don't assume a mis-print for Sydney. pwholt
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15-04-2016, 2:52 PM #6
Thanks everyone. The chap I'm interested in was born in Melbourne, Australia. The Gloucester connection, if it is him, is Lydney, Glos. "My chap" led a colourful life, along with his wife, so I wouldn't be surprised if he is the one in gaol. My query is, the meaning of 158?
Peter Nicholl
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15-04-2016, 3:38 PM #7Dundee10Guest
You would need to see the column heading. All of the prisoners in that record set have a number and 158 is confined to those committed in April/May.
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