AGY-431 | Newcastle Gaol

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James Croft was appointed Gaoler at Newcastle by the Governor in May 1822 (1) A list of Public Works undertaken during the administration of L. Macquarie, dated 27 July, 1822 included a gaol at Newcastle described as follows " A large Commodious Stone-built Gaol, the necessary Wards, Cells and Out Offices, with apartments for the accommodation of the Jail; or and his Family, the whole of the premises being surrounded with a strong stone wall 12 feet high. (2) The Newcastle Gaol was closed on 31 December, 1848 and the prisoners were transferred to Maitland Gaol. (3) FOOTNOTES: (1) Returns of the Colony 1828 p. 112 4/257 (2) HRA Series I Vol X p. 698 (3) Archives Authority of NSW, "The Concise Guide" , Corrective Services, p.69 REFERENCES: (1) Archives Authority of NSW, "The Concise Guide" 2nd Edition, Sydney, The Authority, 1992 (2) New South Wales Government Gazette. Sydney, Government Printer. 1832 - (3) Returns of the Colony (Blue Books) 1822 - 1857 (4/251-290)