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Robe Gaol [B 6385] • Photograph

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Summary

Remains of the Robe Gaol. It was constructed in 1860-61 and cost 1959 pounds. It was in use until 1870, then reopened again in 1872 until 1881. Only half of the original design was constructed and this was designated to male prisoners. The Gaol consisted of a small receiving yard, cells and the keeper's residence. In the early days two prisoners escaped by picking their way through the sandstone with a hook. The photograph shows a single storey square building with an arched barred window.

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Physical description

Photograph; 16.6 cm x 9.7 cm

Dates / Publication details

1934

Collection

Part of Robe Collection

Subject

Jails -- South Australia -- Robe

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Digitisation information

Date

01/09/2005

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

3,496 x 2,049 pixels (7.2 MP)

Size

21.50 MB

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