Shackles were used as restraint with people who had been arrested. In earlier times in Australia it was common for convicts to be shackled both as a form of restraint and as a punishment. This set has no known provenance . While these particular shackles have no known provenance, they remain as a powerful reminder of convict days in the early days of white settlement in Australia where convicts endured harsh and often cruel conditions.These are cast iron metal circular rings D shaped with a lockable straight side and linked by a chain.shackles, warrnambool history, convict, australian convicts, prison restraints

These handcuffs give context to the types of restraints used on prisoners.The handcuffs are significance in their completeness and condition considering their age. A set of handcuffs with key attached with nylon string. Both the handcuffs and key are in fair condition with signs of rust, corrosion, dents and scratches.gaol, prison, prisoner, handcuffs

Found in a cupboard in the Port Fairy Police station. Presumably used by the Local police for restraining difficult prisoners.An item of significance to the precinct that the museum and archives occupies. A glimpse into the not so pleasant part of being a policeman or prisoner in the late 1800's to early 1900's.Canvas straight jacket with eyelet holes in back for lacing jacket closed appears to have been made by a sailmaker - has patch on left front breast - various brown stainslocal history, essential services, police, restraint, jail, prison