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Ararat Gaol

Layer
Australian Prisons
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Type
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Latitude
-37.2796
Longitude
142.959
Start Date
1863
End Date
1989

Description

Ararat Gaol, the design of which was based on London's Pentonville prison, opened in 1863. It was run as a gaol until 1886. Following some alterations, the former gaol was made a special ward of the Ararat Asylum in 1887. J Ward was used to accommodate persons convicted of crimes who were considered mentally unfit. It continued to be used for this purpose until 1989. Today it is the site of the Melbourne Polytechnic Ararat Training Centre, which runs a vineyard and winery where students can learn about the wine business. However, public tours detailing the history of gaol and asylum buildings are available by booking.

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ID
t96a