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Reference code
AU WA S706
Title
FILES - GENERAL
Date(s)
- 1869-01-01 - 1991-10-31 (Creation)
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Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A220 - FREMANTLE PRISON
(1855-01-01 - 1991-10-31)
Administrative history
Fremantle Prison was built by convict labour between 1851 and 1855, and was first occupied in 1855. The Prison was closed in 1991 when the last prisoners were transferred to the new prison at Casuarina.
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Scope and content
General administrative files of Fremantle Prison. The series has its own numbering system. Other files relating to Fremantle Prison are included in Accession 968, Prisons Department files, listed on AN 123.
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Conditions governing access (legacy)
Administrative files restricted for 50 years. Includes several files identifying Prisoners - Restricted for 70 years.
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Range Control Symbol = 1 -