Stuart Town Gaol

A piece of 100 year old history

A great example of what it was like if you broke the law in the early 1900's. Segregation for the Europeans and the indigenous locals. Interesting comments in the old journals. Great reading of the wa...

While you are in town.

Just next to the shopping area is this little building with a piece of rather recent history. The stories make the most impression. In Alice there are not many old buildings.

Historic site, well preserved, but poor access.

Well located in town but access is only by chasing up the key at another tourist venue. I admit to not bothering as it looks great outside, but I suspect it's pretty average inside. The history behind...

Harsh Discipline in Prison

We received the key of the Stuart Town Gaol from the school museum. We could take all the time we wanted. We only had to bring the key back. It was built in 1907-08. The former gaol was built w...

Interesting piece of history.

I think a few of the earlier posts are actually referring to the goal at the Pioneers Women's Hall of Fame. This little Goal is only a block away from Todd Mall, beside the Courthouse (appropriate?) ...