Redruth Gaol

[3] In 1871, it was gazetted as the place of confinement for persons arrested on warrants from the Local Courts of Redruth, Clare, Riverton and Auburn, with Georgetown added in 1874.

[6] It was reported in 1879, at the time of the construction of the Gladstone Gaol, that Redruth was too small and in a poor state of repair.

[9] The reformatory was closed in 1922, when Acting Premier John George Bice declared that it was "entirely inadequate for its purpose.

"[10] The residents were moved to a Salvation Army home in the Adelaide suburb of Enfield.

[16] It is open to the public as part of the Burra Heritage Passport tour, with the site operated by the National Trust.