Local Government
Yalgoo
Region
Midwest
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Location
Gibbons St Yalgoo
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jun 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The former Gaol has high historic significance given its role in the maintenance of law and order in the town. The building is an essential element of the precinct which includes the former Police Station and Quarters as well as the former Courthouse. All three buildings should be retained in order to assist with the interpretation of each.
Physical Description
The former Gaol is a small square timber framed building located immediately behind the former Police Station and Quarters. It is clad with corrugated iron and originally featured verandahs all of which have since been removed except for the one on the eastern elevation. The Gaol, which has a dutch gable roof, includes two cells and an exercise yard to the south side. The windows all have bars and are placed high towards the top of the walls. Both the roof and walls have air vents.
History
The lock up was built by James Dawson in 1896 for $2150. Prior to that dangerous prisoners were chained to a post. (A. Palmer, p.58-9)
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Palmer; "Yalgoo". p.58-59 | 1985 | ||
| "Yalgoo Museum Photograph Collection". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Creation Date
04 Feb 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.