Beechworth Courthouse, Victoria, Australia
S 36° 21.520 E 146° 41.288
55H E 472019 N 5976223
Built in 1858, and in continuous service for 130+ years the Beechworth Courthouse retains its original furniture and fittings from the 1984 refurbishment project.
Waymark Code: WMN3QN
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 12/21/2014
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While it is a historical display now it has seen some interesting court cases.
From the website:
"It was here that Australia’s most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly, was committed to stand trial for murder. His mother Ellen, brothers Dan and Jim and Uncle Jim Kelly also faced charges in this courtroom.
Elizabeth Scott, the first woman hanged in Victoria, was sentenced to death there."
Year Built: 1858
Current Use of Building: Historical display
Level of Courts: County
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1858-1988
Physical Address:
94 Ford Street
Beechworth VIC, 3747
Related Website: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
Hours: Not listed
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