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Convict Prisons, England and Colonies.
Catalogue reference: PMG 28/39
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This record is about the Convict Prisons, England and Colonies. dating from 1887 Apr. 1891 Mar. in the series Civil Establishment: Superannuation and Retired Allowances, etc. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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PMG 28/39
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Date (When the record was created)
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1887 Apr. 1891 Mar.
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Description (What the record is about)
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Convict Prisons, England and Colonies.
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Indexed
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Prisons
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C2229863/
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PMG 28
Civil Establishment: Superannuation and Retired Allowances, etc
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This record is held at The National Archives, Kew
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Within the department: PMG
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Within the series: PMG 28
Civil Establishment: Superannuation and Retired Allowances, etc
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Convict Prisons, England and Colonies.
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