The slate was quarried at Mintaro and transported by bullock drays.The gaol was originally used for ‘inebriates and debtors’. The prison saw a significant industrial dispute regarding sacked warders in 1921, which saw the involvement of future MP The prison was reopened in September 1952, after repairs and renovations, as a result of difficulties regarding the imprisonment of young offenders at The prison was opened to visitors in 1978, and now forms a significant local tourist attraction. booked in to Gladstone Gaol with the purpose of investigating the rumours of the Gaol being haunted. Get locked in for the night and investigate South Australia’s notoriously haunted Gladstone Gaol! Adelaide Gaol; Yatala Labour Prison (formerly Dry Creek Labour Prison or the Stockade) Several regional gaols including Gladstone Gaol, Mount Gambier Gaol, Port Augusta Gaol, Port Lincoln Gaol, Redruth Gaol and Kyeema Prison Camp. From the time of its opening until the 1920’s it never housed more than 86 prisoners. In June 2006, P.F.I. It is listed on the South Australian Heritage Register. The Old Gladstone Gaol is a historic former prison in Gladstone, South Australia. Two cells in the womens block had reports of people waking up to find bedding pulled off them and waking up to find figures in the cell with them. Gladstone Gaol is a heritage listed building, accessed from Ward Street at the northern end of town.It was built between 1879-81, at a cost of £21,640. It was built between 1879-81, at a cost of £21,640. Now you can wander through ‘B & C’ wings to see where scenes were shot for the film ‘Stir’. Entry way. From the time of its opening until the 1920’s it never housed more than 86 prisoners.It was a gaol for both men and women. tour, guided tour, or make an appointment for night ghost tour by the resident Psychics.is available in the cells. *Please Note: This is a Paranormal Lockin, Not a Ghost Crime Tour You will be provided with Professional Paranormal Direction Equipment to use, Along with training and supervision from experienced Paranormal Investigators.
All Rights Reserved. During World War II it was used as an internment camp for Italians and Germans. There were also large vegetable gardens and an orchard, which provided prisoners with an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Historic Gladstone Gaol, Gladstone: See 21 reviews, articles, and 54 photos of Historic Gladstone Gaol, ranked No.2 on Tripadvisor among 3 attractions in Gladstone. There were only 26 escapes in the gaol’s 100 year history.Following extensions in 1955, the complex increased to 125 cells. The slate was quarried at Mintaro and transported by bullock drays. Casual, guided and ghost tours of the site are available, while accommodation is offered in the former cells; it is also available for functions.