Local Government
Karratha
Region
Pilbara
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Location
786 Carnarvon Tce Roebourne
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1884 to 1887
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 | 13 May 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The Roebourne Gaol was built to enforce the standards of British Law in the late 1800s. It was used from 1887-1923 and again from 1975-1984. It currently houses the Tourist Bureau, Museum and an Arts and Crafts outlet.
Physical Description
This notable public building is set in the Historic Law and Order Precinct of Roebourne (adjacent to the Police Station, Courthouse etc). In 1884 wooden sells were used while the Court House and Government Offices were built between 1887-88. Four new stone cells were built with iron rings set into the floor. A kitchen and day room were added at that time, built by E Martin. The present four winged main gaol and cells were built in 1896 by S M Stansmore.
Integrity/Authenticity
Number of addition and modifications
Condition
Newer section in good condition, some other sections poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karratha Library | |||
| Roebourne Museum | |||
| M Bosworth | Roebourne Law and Order Precinct | 1991 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 43(b) | Municipal Inventory |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11796 | Roebourne Gaol feasibility study | Heritage Study {Other} | 2017 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
Creation Date
18 Oct 2013Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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