Perth Gaol
Former prison building in Perth Western Australia, / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Perth Gaol (often referred to as the Old Perth Gaol) was a gaol built in Perth, the state capital of Western Australia, between 1854 and 1856 to house convicts and other prisoners. It is located just west of Beaufort Street.
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Type | Heritage listed building |
Location | Perth, Western Australia |
Coordinates | 31°56′59″S 115°51′43″E |
Type | State Registered Place |
Designated | 16 October 1992 |
Part of | Art Gallery & Museum Buildings (1962) |
Reference no. | 1965 |
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It operated until March 1888 when the last prisoner was transferred to Fremantle Prison. The main gaol building, minus the yards, stands today adjacent to the Western Australian Museum in Perth.