Parramatta gaol history book

Gaol inmates prisoners photos index nsw state archives. New south wales, australia, gaol description and entrance books. The parramatta gaol site was a little apart from the township on the north bank of the river near the south boundary of the present prince alfred park. First part old government house, australias oldest surviving public building, completed. Parramatta gaol was designed to house habitual criminals and recidivists with long sentences who could be trained for productive work. Parramatta gaol 10am 5pm join us for an amazing day of paranormal and spiritual fun.

Join us for a lively historical tour, shedding light on the fascinating history of the site and exposing the dark, hidden corners which arent usually open for public access. The parramatta correctional centre is a heritagelisted former medium security prison for males on the corner of oconnell and dunlop streets, north parramatta, sydney, new. The gaol photographic description books contain a photograph of each prisoner and personal and criminal history. These include records from both sydney and darlinghurst gaols sydney held prisoners until 1841, when they were transferred to the new gaol at darlinghurst, as. Gaol inmates prisoners guide records nsw state archives. By 1929, it had become the states principal manufacturing gaol, producing. He therefore resolved to build the muchwanted gaols at parramatta and sydney so. This former mediumsecurity correctional facility has a striking sandstone exterior. Both gaols were of similar design and construction although parramatta, with its large convict population, was. Continuing our focus on this years sydney festival, theres an array of music, dance, circus and theatre showing outside the cbd, with parramatta gaol being turned into a venue. In 1835 it was overcrowded and in danger of falling down. Inside parramattas creepy abandoned prison inside the abandoned parramatta gaol a treasure trove of secrets lie in wait, including the mystery of baby joe. Prisoners history books parramatta gaol research data australia.

Newcastle and hunter valley history free settler or felon. Parramatta, founded by the british in 1788, the same year as sydney, is the oldest inland european settlement in australia and the economic capital of greater western sydney. Parramatta gaol, which has been operating since 1798, was. The site of the current parramatta gaol sits on land which was owned by governor bligh. A decision was made to erect a new gaol near hunter creek, on a three. See more ideas about historical photos, old photos and western australia. Since 2000, government agencies such as the new south wales police force and sydney water have relocated to parramatta from the centre of sydney.

This description is extracted from concise guide to the state archives of new south wales, 3rd edition 2000. Australias 4th oldest town certainly has a vast history. See more ideas about history, australia and western australia. Books from the prison library including an intact copy of joseph hellers classic. The three of us peer out a side window on the top floor of wing six. The gaol is a tangible link from the convict era despite parramatta being a city of the nation, it does not have a comprehensive museum an omission of neglect by successive councils and. Parramatta gaol is considered one of australias more important historical sites. Parramatta gaol 1842 20th september 1997 sydney australia. These volumes provide details of a prisoners sentence, date of conviction, date first employed in the institution, and. So today i thought we would take a look at the history of australias oldest and most intact gaol. Police gazettes, published from 1862 onwards can show details such as crimes committed, criminals wanted, criminals apprehended, prisoners discharged, and persons on good behaviour bonds. Stall holders, psychics, talks, tours plus much, much more.

Parramatta gaol was proclaimed by governor gipps to be a public gaol, prison and house of correction on 3rd january, 1842 and it was published in the government gazette of the 7th january, 1842. So today i thought we would take a look at the history of australias. Forwarded to the parramatta female factory 5th january 1847. Police gazettes are indexed and are available on microfilm between 1862 and 1900 in the reading room. Inside parramattas creepy abandoned prison newscomau. Constructed between 18351842, it was, until its closure in 2011, australias oldest serving gaol. Parramatta gaol things to do in north parramatta, sydney. This page aims to capture unheard stories, share documented history and delve into. Please stay safe, and we hope to see you in the future.

The gaol photographic description books contain a photograph of each prisoner and the following information. Parramatta gaol was originally built of wooden logs and was located at alfred square, church street, parramatta. Book an old darlinghurst gaol guided tour national art. Constructed between 18351842, it was, until its closure in 2011, australias. Governor macquarie was looking for a good place to build a more sturdy and substantial gaol, and the first choice of site, which had the requirements of fresh water along. New south wales gaol photographic description books 18711969. Theres a single white sneaker hanging high up in the razor wire.