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Offline SarahLuna

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Prison Records
« on: Saturday 06 January 24 19:27 GMT (UK) »
Hello,

 I am trying to figure out what my greatx3 grandfather went to prison for, but I can't read a word of it! I am mostly wanting to know what this offence is/means? I cant remember how to upload an image so I have attached it - I hope that it can still be seen!

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Re: Prison Records
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 06 January 24 19:30 GMT (UK) »
Abbreviation for [Using] Obscene Language.

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Re: Prison Records
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 06 January 24 19:57 GMT (UK) »
As for the rest of it ...

Committed at Wakefield City.
Sentenced to 7 days imprisonment with Hard Labour and a fine of 16 shillings.
Aged 60, 5 ft 8 ins tall, grey hair, a Labourer, Church of England, born Wakefield.
Discharged 17 Oct 1907 on expiration of sentence.

I think the entry in the Remarks column means: Paid 5/7ths of 16 shillings [amounting to] 11s. 5d, on 12 Oct 1907.

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Re: Prison Records
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 06 January 24 20:12 GMT (UK) »
Fab! Thank you so much!! This guy was such a character!  :D
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