Roofing Nails - Lockup and Courthouse

DESCRIPTION

TitleRoofing Nails - Lockup and CourthouseObject TypeObjectDate1877DescriptionThree hand made nails from the roof of the first lock up and court house in Shellharbour Village.
Place of ProductionShellharbour VillageProvenance and SignifcanceDue to the need for a police presence in Shellharbour Village, a site in Mary Street was approved in 1859 for a temporary watch house. It was completed in 1861.

A public meeting sought the erection of a stone building to replace the temporary watch house and, in 1877, the new courthouse and lock-up was built.

The court moved to Albion Park in 1908.

The Mary Street building was purchased by Mr E. Thomas in 1938, and converted into a private residence.

The building was later sold to the Miller Family who named it 'Woodbine' after their property 'Woodbine Farm' at Croom.DonorCormack, Peter

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialSteel.Dimensions8cm x 5cm, 10cm x 5cm, 7.5 x 5 cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryTradesSecondaryCarpentry

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsLocalityShellharbour VillagePlaceWoodbine - Shellharbour Village

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Roofing Nails - Lockup and Courthouse