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Old Melbourne Gaol dominated the Melbourne skyline as a symbol of authority when it was built in the mid 1800s. Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the gaol was the scene of 136 hangings including Australia's most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned Kelly.
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Old Melbourne Gaol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located in Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Currently it consists of a bluestone building and courtyard and is located next to the...
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Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne: See 18 reviews, articles, and 21 photos of Old Melbourne Gaol, ranked No.8 on TripAdvisor among 182 attractions in Melbourne. ... Traveler Advice on Old Melbourne Gaol...
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Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne, VIC: Find photos, descriptions, maps, and expert advice on things to do in Melbourne, VIC on Yahoo! Travel.
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Old Melbourne Gaol is a bleak setting but an interesting attraction nonetheless. It was the scene of 135 hangings, including that of Australia's most famous outlaw, Ned Kelly (Kelly's armour and death mask are on display.)
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Although some believe Ned Kelly still haunts Old Melbourne gaol he was in fact never buried there and does not haunt the gaol. The vortex seen in the right hand side of the photo was not seen or felt at the time that the photo was taken.
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The National Trust's Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience has recently won two awards at the Melbourne Airport 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards. These are the Heritage & Cultural Award and the Outstanding Contribution by a Volunteer (s) Award.
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