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Parramatta Gaol 1842

Prison complex, dating from 1842, which is one of the oldest intact gaols still in use in Australia.

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Milestone
Constructed
1842
Closed
09 Oct 2011
Name
Alternate
Parramatta Correctional Centre
Position
1842 - 1865
Property
Occupied by
1918 - 1922
Type

Parramatta Gaol

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2008

The third gaol built in Parramatta, Parramatta gaol's changes over the years reflected changing philosophies of correction.