Tag: Gaol
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Redruth Gaol Burra
Redruth Gaol Burra Redruth Gaol, located in Burra, South Australia, is a reminder of the state’s colonial past and the evolution of law, order, and social welfare in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Built in 1856, it holds the distinction of being the first prison constructed outside of Adelaide. Today, the gaol stands as Read more
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Maitland Gaol NSW Australia
Maitland Gaol NSW Australia Although outdated and no longer in use, the Maitland Gaol in NSW Australia is now a tourist attraction. Several options are available when visiting, guided tours, self guided tours or a guard tower tour. We chose the last option, as this takes you up onto the walls of the gaol, providing Read more
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Trial Bay Gaol
Trial Bay Gaol Now a heritage listed ruin, Trial Bay Gaol originally served as housing for a prisoner labour force to build a nearby breakwater. The breakwater was intended to provide a safe harbour for ships sailing up the eastern Australian coast. Construction of the gaol commenced in 1877, with work on the breakwater following Read more