Old Kilmore Gaol

The Old Kilmore Gaol was a maximum security prison in Victoria used from 1859 until 1891 when it was decommissioned and used as a butter factory. The gaol saw many escapes and uprisings over its 32-year period of use. Contrary to popular belief, Ned Kelly was never actually a prisoner here. Today, the gaol is used as an Auction House for antique goods and although it still has maintained its original bluestone walls and intimidating appearance, the interior of the jail was renovated during the time it served as a butter factory.

Notable prisoners

Ned Kelly –

References

Prisons in Victoria

Operational facilities for adults	Barwon Beechworth Dame Phyllis Frost Dhurringile Fulham Hopkins Langi Kal Kal Loddon Melbourne Assessment Prison Ivanhoe Hostel Melbourne Custody Centre Mirallee Reception Centre Marngoneet Metropolitan Remand Centre Port Phillip Tarrengower

Operational facilities for juveniles	Acheron Hillside Illoura Children’s Home Malmsbury Youth Training Centre Turana Youth Training Centre

Closed facilities	Allambie Ashendene Ballarat HM Prison Beechworth Bendigo Castlemaine Fairlea Geelong J Ward Kilmore Melbourne Morwell River Pentridge Pirra Homestead Sale Winlaton Won Wron

See also: List of Australian prisons

Coordinates: 37°17′48″S 144°56′58″E / 37.29667°S 144.94944°E / -37.29667; 144.94944

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