Historical information

Comparitive example from the mid 1880s with the Eltham Justice Precinct of 1859/1860.

AI Overview - The historical Carisbrook Court House was a significant component of the local justice system in the mid-19th century, built in 1858 of bluestone to serve as a Court of General Sessions and Court of Mines for the area.

Key Historical Details:
Construction: The courthouse was built in 1858 and was part of the same circuit as Maryborough and Dunolly.
Design: It was designed in a similar style to the Maryborough courthouse but was constructed of bluestone.
Closure & Reuse: Due to declining use, it was closed and sold in 1925, after which it became the Carisbrook Masonic Lodge.
Police Station: The associated Carisbrook police camp was largely abandoned in 1881, with operations moving to a newer station on Bucknall Street.
Location: The building is situated at 25 Carisbrook Street

Physical description

Born digital
Some paper photo prints