Old Castlemaine Gaol
| Location | Castlemaine, Victoria |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1857 |
| Closed | 1995 |
The Old Castlemaine Gaol was a prison located in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. The prison was modelled on Pentonville; the present building replaced the original, designed by Inspector General John Price, was never occupied. Built in 1861 to house offenders from the goldfields and nearby towns, it served various functions in the penal system before it was closed down and its prisoners transferred to HM Prison Loddon in 1990. Since, it has been used as a hotel and tourist attraction. It served as the studio for local community radio station WMA FM 94.9. It is now open to the public and offers regular guided tours where visitors can explore what lies behind the old stone walls of this prison. The complex also includes the Governor's Cafe and is the venue for a number of shows and events.[1]
The grounds were originally landscaped by renowned landscape gardener Hugh Linaker.[2]
Notable prisoners
- Peter Dupas – serving a life sentence for multiple murder and rape.
Executions
| Name | Year of birth | Date of execution | Crime |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Young | 1831 | 21 August 1865 | Murder of Margaret Graham |
| Long Poy | 10 March 1866 | ||
| William H Terry | 31 July 1867 | ||
| John Hogan | 1815 | 14 August 1868 | |
| Ah Pew | 23 May 1870 | Murder of Elizabeth Annie Hunt | |
| James Wilkie | 1844 | 20 May 1872 | |
| Samuel Wright | 1813 | 11 March 1873 | |
| Pierre Barbun | 1841 | 20 May 1873 | |
| Ah Kat | 9 August 1875 | ||
| John Duffus | 1820 | 22 May 1876 | Criminal Assault of daughter |
References
- ↑ http://wmafm.com/
- ↑ "Mont Park Psychiatric Hospital Precinct (listing RNE100229)". Australia Heritage Places Inventory. Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- Clark, Mary Rillis (1995). "Castlemaine's magic gaol on the hill." The Age. 13 May.
- Mitchell, Glenn (2003). "A Night in Irons." Herald Sun (Melbourne). 4 January.
- Wilkinson, Geoff (2005). "Rapist looked after my daughter." Herald Sun (Melbourne). 6 December.
Coordinates: 37°3′43″S 144°12′41″E / 37.06194°S 144.21139°E