Gladstone - Places to See

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Gladstone - Places to See


The Gladstone Gaol
The town's main attraction is Gladstone Gaol, located in Park Terrace at the northern end of town, which was built between 1879-81 at a cost of ?21,640. The slate was quarried at Mintaro and transported by bullock draying. It was originally used for 'inebriates and debtors'. It was never a large gaol and from the time of its opening until the 1920s it never housed more than 20 prisoners. From its earliest days it was always a gaol for both men and women. During World War II it was used as an internment camp for Italians and Germans. After 1943 it remained unused until 1953 when it became a corrective training complex for 18-25-year-old offenders. It was reasonably secure. There were only 20 escapes in the gaol's 100 year history. It was eventually closed down in 1975 and opened to visitors in 1978. It is open now for inspection and for backpacker accommodation. Open weekends and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; weekdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact (08) 8662 2200 for details.

Railway Yards
Train spotters come to Gladstone to see one of the wonders of the railway world. It is here that three railway gauges - the narrow, standard and broad gauge - all meet. At the railway yards it is possible to see the three gauges beside each other.


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