Record Number: 23296
Reading Experience:
Evidence:
'A fine day. In the Gaol this morning a number of letters were found which were thrown over the wall for a prisoner who was discharged to take away. They were more serious than usual as they asked for articles to be supplied to facilitate escape of some well known vagabonds convicted last Sessions. I showed the letters to the Sheriff & called with the letters at the Detective office.'
Century:1850-1899
Date:12 Apr 1870
Country:Australia
Timemorning
Place:city: Melbourne
specific address: Melbourne Gaol
other location: gaol
(Reader):
silent aloud unknown
solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown
(Listener):
solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown
Reader / Listener / Reading Group:
Reader: Age:Adult (18-100+)
Gender:Male
Date of Birth:15 May 1831
Socio-Economic Group:Clerk / tradesman / artisan / smallholder
Occupation:Prison Governor
Religion:n/a
Country of Origin:England
Country of Experience:Australia
Listeners present if any:e.g family, servants, friends
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Additional Comments:
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Text Being Read:
Author: Title:[letters]
Genre:Law
Form of Text:Manuscript: Letter
Publication Detailsn/a
ProvenanceFound
Source Information:
Record ID:23296
Source:Manuscript
Author:John Buckley Castieau
Title:Diaries
Location:National Library of Australia
Call No:NLA MS 2218
Page/Folio:n/a
Additional Information:
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Citation:
John Buckley Castieau, Diaries, National Library of Australia, NLA MS 2218, n/a, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=23296, accessed: 28 September 2024
Additional Comments:
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