Okay Chris, this is the last gaol for a while. We've seen 3 gaols, possibly more this year. And while we enjoyed this visit of a gaol, Chris has begged me not to take him to any more.
The Old Dubbo Gaol, is relatively small when compared with the likes of Maitland Gaol. This gaol, however, caught my attention with the cobblestones leading into it. They're made of hardwood' The cat o'nine tails that were used as punishment were held in a glass case. This gaol AND courthouse were built in 1887. The courthouse is still in use today.
This is the kitchen, the storehouse, and the infirmary. All of these buildings are built with sandstone blocks which provided excellent insulation from the weather.
- The funny thing about this gaol, is that it's set back behind the new buildings in the middle of town. It's one of the oldest building here in Dubbo. They still use the original CBC bank which was built in 1865, although they have glass security doors now instead of hinged timber doors, but the facade is still there. At least this one didn't leave us with feelings of depression. It was definitely geared up for families to come and see.
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