The former Ballarat Gaol was commenced in 1856 and completed in 1862, This view looks up Lydiard Street South, and was taken before the Ballarat Courthouse was built south of the gaol in 1868. The wall was built from quarried basalt with local bricks. A system of burning the lime mortar between the joints and the shape of the wall meant it had a high degree of stability. From 1870 on more buildings were constructed and these became the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat. The Gaol closed in 1965. This image shows the Ballarat Gaol c. 1861 giving us an understanding of what the site looked like before all the changes that have occurred over the years since the gaol closed and other organisations have had the site. Black and white image showing the former Ballarat Gaol from Lydiard Street South.Label on underneath photograph: The Ballarat Gaol, c.1861 - This view looks up Lydiard Street towards our present school entrance. The gaol buildings remain unchanged . Note that the Court House, now S.M.B's Elec. classrooms, has not yet been built on the right hand side of the gaol.ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, gaol, m113, lydiard street, courthouse, lime mortar, lydiard street south

The Ballarat Gaol was closed in 1967, and became a part of the Ballarat School of Mines (now Federation University SMB Campus)Copies of plans of the gates a the Ballarat Gaol.ballarat gaol gates, plans, ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol

The Ballarat Gaol wall, watchtower, wardens residence and Governors Residence are now part of the University of Ballarat's Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) CampusPhotographs of the watchtower at the former Ballarat Gaol, including views from the top of the tower. ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, watchtower, gaol, bluestone

There were around 13 hanging at the former Ballarat Gaol. .1) The large timber used for the gallows was only put in place when a hanging was to take place; .2) The platform for the gallows. The timber was lodged into the wall hitching above the trapdoor; .3) The gallows trapdoor. The fourth photo shows the demolition of the gaol.Three black and white images of the gallows, and the area around the gallows, at the former Ballarat Gaol.ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, gaol, bluestone, hanging, gallows, trapdoor, gallows timber, platform, geoff little

After the Ballarat Gaol was closed it was handed to the Ballarat School of Mines. The gaol cells were demolished, and sections of the former gaol walls were incorporated into the Amenities building. A bricked courtyard at in the grounds of the former Ballarat Gaol at Federation University SMB Campus. The open door leads to the cafeteria in the Amenities Building.ballarat school of mines, courtyard, amenities building, ballarat gaol, architectural feature

After the closure or the Ballarat Gaol the space was taken over by the Ballarat SChool of Mines and the gaol building was demolished. The E.J. Tippett Library is now on the site of the former Gaol building.Copy of 1928 plans for the Ballarat Gaol, with two Ballarat School of Mines buildings marked on it - The Student Amenities building and the Learning Resource Centre (E.J. Tippett Library). It shows a 'future Teaching Building' which was never built.ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, plan, student amenities building, learning resource centre, e.j. tippett library, governor's residence, warden's residence

The Ballarat Gaol was one of the earliest gaols. Building commenced in 1856 and was completed in 1862. It provided accommodation for 74 prisoners - male and female. The materials use to build the gaol were locally quarried basalt combined with local bricks. At that time there were about 14 brick making plants in Ballarat. 1870 saw the opening of the School of Mines, Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. The purpose of the school was "to impart instruction in the various branches of science relating to mining engineering. It is proposed, as soon as practicable, to extend the operation of the school so as to impart instruction in those branches of technical science which may be considered most likely to exert a beneficial influence on the prosperity of Victoria." School was in a disused Circuit Court House in Lydiard Street South. Sir Redmond Barry was first President of the School of Mines Council.Seven black and white and sepia photographs of the Ballarat Gaol under demolition. Progressive demolition showing rubble and machinery used. Gift of photographer. ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, gaol, basalt, local bricks, prisoners, circuit court house, mining engineering, sir redmond barry, lydiard street, tertiary institution, geoff little

The gate shown in the photograph is located on the same wall as the large double main gate of the former Ballarat Gaol. Next to the gate is a watchtower with guard walk on top of the brick wall. This corner location provided the guards with a clear view into the gaol grounds and the street outside. Most of the gaol was demolished to allow for the School of Mines to expand. This watchtower remains along with the main gate, Warden's Quarters and the Governor's residence. These buildings are now used by Federation University Ballarat.Colour photograph of the former Ballarat Gaol Gate and watchtower taken c2000. Structure built from red brick and locally quarried basalt. Guards walk on top of wall from tower to gate was corrugated iron. This smaller gate was to the right of the Warden's Quarters on the same wall as the main double gates to the gaol.ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol gates, ballarat gaol watchtower, ballarat school of mines, federation university, warden's quarters, governor's residence, guard's walk, lydiard street south

On 7 March 1964 the Former Ballarat Gaol was opened to the public resulting in a large turnout. These photos were taken during the visit and show various sections, inside and outside, of the gaol. .1) Shows the ground queued up; .2) Front entrance, people starting to move inside; .3) Looking through the bars; .4) view of the curved wall with sentry's walk and guard's tower; .5) Looking through bars to stone wall; .6) Walking down the narrow steps from the top of the wall. This would have been used by guards; .7) Area showing the individual cell doors; .8) People in cell area. An upper level is shown. The gallows is on this level; .9) Stairs leading up to the gallows; .10) Turret above the cell block; .11) Cell area; .12) Cobbled area.Twelve black and white images taken at the open day of the Former Ballarat Gaol, held by the Ballarat Branch of the National Trust on 7 March 1964.ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, gaol, bluestone, national trust tours, entrance to gaol, sentry's walk, guard's tower, cells, gallows, stairs to gallows, cobbled area, geoff little

The former Ballarat Goal was transfered to the Ballarat School of Mines. Colour photographs of the gates at the former Ballarat Gaol. ballarat gaol, gaol gates, bluestone

Copies of plans for the Warder's Quarters at the Ballarat Gaol.ballarat gaol, warder's quarters, ballarat school of mines, plans

Copies of ground floor and first floor plans of Ballarat Gaol ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, watchtower, gaol gates, governor's residence, warden's residence

Copies of ground floor and first floor plans of Ballarat Gaol ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, watchtower, gaol gates, governor's residence, warden's residence

The Ballarat Gaol operated between 1862 and 1965. The complex was based on a central hall from which radiated wings of cells. This meant one guard could stand in the centre of the hall and see all the cells. Most of the gaol was demolished to allow the School of MInes Ballarat to expand. The remaining structures at the site include the main gate, the Warden's Residence, shown in the photo, and the Governor's Residence. These buildings are now used by Federation University. The Warden's Residence is home to the Australian Centre for Research into Injury in Sports and its Prevention.Colour photograph of the main gate of the former Ballarat Gaol and the Warden's Quarters. The gate features a beautifully executed arch keystone of basalt and appears to be cut from one single block of stone. The two storey Warden's Quarters are to the right of the gates.ballarat gaol, lydiard street south, ballarat school of mines, cells, guard, warden's residence, governor's residence, federation university

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A video and photograph showing snow falling by the former Ballarat Gaol Gates.snow, former ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19

Seven copies of of ground floor and first floor plans of Ballarat Gaol, including aerial vierballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, watchtower, gaol gates, governor's residence, warden's residence

Five typed letters concerning the transfer of the Ballarat Gaol to the Ballarat School of Mines.Signed 'R.J. Hamer'ballarat gaol, ararat gaol, r.j. hamer, dick hamer, h.e. arblaster, harry arblaster, chief secretary's office, attorney general, rupert hamer, letterhead

Coloured plan of the Ballarat Junior Technical School and where is was situated in relation to the Ballarat Gaol and its walls, and the Ballarat School of MInes grounds, battery and tennis courts.ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol reserve, ballarat junior technical school, plans, dodge ball court, ballarat school of mines battery, model mine, ballarat school of mines model mine, ballarat junior technical school rifle range, ballarat junior technical school cricket pitch, ballarat junior technical school tennis court, rifle range, albert street, grant street, mining battery, tennis court, ballarat gaol wall, bicycle shed, ballarat school of mines mining battery

Copies of plans of Ballarat Gaol. One has later Ballarat School of Mines buildings drawn onto a plan. ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines library, e.j. tippett library, learning resource centre, ballarat supreme court, governor's residence, domestic arts, dressmaking

Five photographs of the former Ballarat Gaol gates and walls, now part of the Ballarat School campus.former ballarat gaol, gaol gates, gao walls

Black and white photographic image of Lydiard Street South showing the former Ballarat Supreme COurt and the former Ballarat Gaolballarat gaol, ballarat supreme court, lydiard street south

Black and white photo of the Ballarat Gaol Governor's Quarters, now a part of the Federation University SMB Campus.ballarat gaol, warden's quarters, ballarat school of mines, lydiard street south

Photograph of the Ballarat school of Mines (Former Circuit Courthouse), Ballarat Gaol and Wesley Church (later Ballarat School of Mines Museum).ballarat, ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, ballarat circuit court house, wesley church, supreme court hotel, lydiard street south

Five colour photographs and two black and white photorgraphs showing the Former Ballarat Gaol Warden's Quarters with abutting Ballarat School of Mines Amenities Building.ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, amenities building, wardens quarters

The portion of Lydiard Street depicted on this plan is now part of the Federation University Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) campus.Copy of an early plan of the former Ballarat Gaol Site.ballarat, ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol reserve, gaol reserve, ballarat courthouse, plan, gold diggings, smb campus, lydiard street south

Landscape Plan for a courtyard at the Former Ballarat Gaol, now part of Federation University SMB Campus. It is thought to have been designed by Brian McLennanformer ballarat gaol, landscape plan, brian mclennan, ballarat school of mines, smb campusarchitecture

Black and white photograph of the walls of the former Ballarat Gaol and the Ballarat School of Mines Amenities Building, now part of the Federation University Australia SMB campus. ballarat school of mines, former ballarat gaol, governor's residence, amenities building