Newcastle Police Stables facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Newcastle Police Stables |
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The stables
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| Alternative names | Toodyay Police Stables |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Victorian vernacular |
| Address | 15-17 Clinton Street |
| Town or city | Toodyay |
| Coordinates | 31°33′13″S 116°28′04″E / 31.5536°S 116.4677°E |
| Completed | 1891 |
| Renovated | 1970s |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | James Hasell |
| Official name | Newcastle Gaol, Lock-up and Stables Group, Toodyay |
| Type | State Registered Place |
| Designated | 31 May 1996 |
| Reference no. | 2558 |
| References | |
| Toodyay municipal inventory | |
The Newcastle Police Stables are old horse stables located on Clinton Street in Toodyay, Western Australia. They were built in 1891. These stables replaced older wooden ones that had been destroyed by fire. Today, the stables are an important historical building. They are part of the Newcastle Gaol Museum complex.
History of the Stables
The very first stables on this site were made of timber. They were built in the 1860s by people who were serving time. Sadly, a fire started in a pile of horse manure in 1890. This fire completely destroyed the old wooden stables.
A new, stronger building was needed for the police horses. So, in 1891, new stables were built. These new stables were made from brick and stone. A famous architect named George Temple-Poole designed them. The builder was James Hasell.
What the Building Looks Like
The stables you see today are a single-story building. They are made of stone with brick details around the corners, called quoining. The windows also have stone frames. The roof is made of corrugated iron and has a gentle slope with gables.
The front of the building, facing the street, is solid stone. It has five small openings high up on the wall. The main entrance to the stables is actually at the back of the building.
Life of the Stables
The stables were used by the police for their horses for a long time. They stayed in use until 1955. After that, they were no longer needed for horses.
In the 1970s, work began to fix up and restore the building. Now, the Newcastle Police Stables are open to visitors. They are part of the Newcastle Gaol Museum complex, where people can learn about the history of the area.
