Hi Allan - yes I have come across this name but have not gone into 'proving' who is who in regards to their previous family history. I would be delighted to have any inform you have on her, if you find her to be who you are seeking. Pam ----- Original Message ----- From: "allan" <aoki@southcom.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Gaol and hard labour 1860's > No I don't, but a lady who I believe to be my great great grandmother died > in gaol in Geelong in 1855. She was in for the "standard" six months respite > for vagrancy. As a result of your studies, are you aware of a Rachel Newton > (also known as Newtown)? I am trying to obtain information on this lady to > clarify if she is my ancestor. > > Allan Jamieson > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Pam & Trevor Jennings" <tjennings@bigpond.com> > To: <AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 10:13 AM > Subject: [GEELONG] Gaol and hard labour 1860's > > > > While extracting names of women to appear in the Geelong Police Court, I > am now finding sentences giving 'hard labour'. Does anyone have any idea > what jobs women were given in gaol during these times (1860's). Thanks, Pam > Jennings > > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > > Geelong & District Churches : > > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdchur.htm > > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GEELONG-DISTRICT Mailing List ==== > Geelong & District Cemeteries : > http://www.zades.com.au/geelong/gdcem.htm >