Launceston Police Watch House (1917 - 1976)

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From: 1917
To: 1976
Categories: Government-run, Prison, Home, Juvenile Justice Centre, Temporary Care

The Launceston Police Watch House, run by the government, replaced the Launceston Gaol in 1917. It was a place where prisoners, sometimes under the age of 18, could be held temporarily. In 1976, the functions of the Police Watch House were transferred to new police buildings.

1917 - 1976: Address - The Launceston Police Watch House was on the corner of St John and Cameron Streets, Launceston

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1827 - 1917: Launceston Gaol
1917 - 1976: Launceston Police Watch House
1976 -: Launceston Reception Prison

Series Title: Record, and Descriptions of People Admitted to the Gaol, Launceston (1966 - 1973)
Date Range: 1966 - 1973
Reference: GD126 [Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Series Number]
Contact: Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives:
Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541
Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
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Series Title: Returns from the Superintendents of Hobart and Launceston Gaols of Persons Committed and Received under Sentence (1919 - 1935)
Date Range: 1919 - 1935
Reference: SC238 [Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Series Number]
Contact: Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives:
Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541
Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
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Series Title: Register of Prisoners Received into and Discharged from Gaols other than at Hobart (1910 - 1937)
Date Range: 1910 - 1937
Reference: GD42 [Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office Series Number]
Contact: Please contact Research Enquiries, Tasmanian Archives:
Postal address: 91 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 5538 or (03) 6165 5541
Website: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/get-help/help-with-research-and-finding-information/
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