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Old gaol, Robe [B 16392] • Photograph

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Summary

Old gaol, Robe. Photograph is captioned "Portion of the Penitentiary at Robe". This was the first gaol in the area and was officially opened in 1861. The complex included a substantial stone building with four holding cells, a receiving yard and a keeper's residence. The gaol was permanently closed in 1881

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Physical description

Photograph; 10.7 cm x 7.6 cm

Dates / Publication details

Approximately 1900

Collection

Part of Robe Collection

Subject

Jails -- South Australia -- Robe

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Digitisation information

Date

13/09/2006

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,180 x 2,355 pixels (7.5 MP)

Size

22.50 MB

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