Courthouse and Gaol (former), 119 Meadow St, Guildford, Western Australia - Australian Heritage Sites on Waymarking.com

The former Court House was opened in January 1867 replacing an older one which was too small for purpose.The building was constructed partly by convict labour and partly by private contractors using local clay bricks in Flemish bond with a shingled roof , subsequently covered with corrugated iron .The CourtHouse was later used as a Police Station and quarters , presently it is the local tourist bureau
The Old Gaol was built in 1840–41 with additions in 1866 and, until the construction of the nearby Courthouse in 1867, operated as both court house and gaol. After the Courthouse was constructed in 1867 it was used as the local lock up until 1969 for petty criminals awaiting trial or serious offenders awaiting transport to Perth or Fremantle gaols. Sentences of four weeks or less were served at the gaol.
Since 1970 it has been used as a museum run by the local historical society

List: Register of the National Estate Place ID: 10700 Place File No: 5/13/026/0006 URL database reference: [Web Link] Status: Registered Year built: 1841, 1867

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