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Bathurst Correctional Complex, an Australian medium security prison for males, is located in Bathurst, New South Wales, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the central business district. The facility is operated by Corrective Services NSW, an agency of the Department of Attorney General and Justice, of the Government of New South Wales. The Complex accepts felons charged and convicted under New South Wales and/or Commonwealth legislation and serves as a reception prison for Western New South Wales. A minimum-security cellblock, known as X Wing, is located outside the walls of the main part of the gaol. It also detains males on remand: in 2005, over 20% of Australia's prisoners were on remand.
In 2014 it was reported that between seven and ten female offenders were being housed in the Complex each week.
The current structure incorporates a massive, hand-carved sandstone gate and façade that was opened in 1888 based on designs by the colonial architect, James Barnet. The Complex came to national prominence during the 1970s due to a series of riots by inmates protesting over living conditions.
History
Correction facilities were first established in the Bathurst town centre in circa 1830, as the Bathurst Gaol, adjacent to the Bathurst Court House, also designed by Barnet. As sanitary conditions at the town watch house deteriorated, a new gaol was built to Barnet's designs, and proclaimed on 7 June 1888.
The hand-carved sandstone gate at the new goal featured an ornate sculptured lion's head holding a key that is a Victorian symbol designed to impress wrongdoers with the immense power and dignity of the law. Legend has is that when the key falls from the lion's mouth, the prisoner are allowed to go free. The new building which contained 308 cells and "commodious workshops" was complete and partly occupied in 1888. This was one of a number of gaols rebuilt or enlarged in this period, the purpose of which was to commence the program of 'restricted association' of prison inmates. The Governor of the Bathurst gaol reported on restricted association as follows:
"The restricted treatment for male prisoners has been in vogue for the past seventeen months, and has worked in every way satisfactorily. The prisoners are more obedient, and there is a marked improvement in the discipline; several of them have on many occasions told me that they would not desire to return to the old system. On the 11th December, the new treatment was introduced into the female division, under the supervision of the Comptroller-General for Prisons everything passed off satisfactorily, and ever since has worked well. A few days afterward the whole of the prisoners, by yards (when mustered for dinner) desired me to thank the Comptroller-General for his kindness in placing them under the treatment, stating that they were grateful for the concessions allowed to them in the way of reading and light at night."
The gaol generally accommodated prisoners where they "were deemed amenable to reformative influences" up until 1970 where the gaol was reclassified as a maximum security prison.
Riots
In October 1970, prisoners rebelled as a result of dissatisfaction with their living conditions. As best described by Justice John Nagle during proceedings of the Nagle Royal Commission (1976–1978):
"In common with all maximum security gaols built last century, Bathurst has no glass in the windows. Prisoners, who spent about eighteen hours a day in their cells, frequently had their bedding wet by rain and sleet. There was no heating in the cells despite the extreme cold experienced in Bathurst. The cells could be stifling in summer. Screens were not permitted on the windows, and the piggery operated by the gaol outside its southern wall (between towers 4 and 6) contributed to the flies and insects and all types of odorous smells which invaded the cells in summer."
Prison officials retaliated after the protests by beating and punishing prisoners, in what came to be termed the 'Bathurst Batterings'. The Department of Corrective Services conducted an inquiry. Although the officer who conducted the investigation concluded that a prima facie case existed against prison officers generally at Bathurst, this was not communicated to the Minister. The Department, and the Minister, continued to dismiss allegations of misconduct as unfounded.
Larger riots in February 1974 caused A$10 million in damage, partially due to a fire started by petrol bombs as officials had failed to address earlier prison concerns. Again, referring to Justice Nagle:
"Prison officers were issued with arms, and without having been so ordered, began firing on the prisoners. '.....there was an indiscriminate use of firearms, with no proper instructions given or understanding gained of when or where to use them......' The shootings were, moreover, in direct contravention of instructions sent from departmental headquarters."
As a result of this and problems at other correctional facilities, Justice Nagle was appointed to conduct a Royal Commission to oversee reforms to the Australian penal system.
Machattie Park is located on the site of the old Bathurst Gaol that was built c1847 but demolished in 1888. It was named after Dr Richard Machattie, an early doctor who was a respected member of the community who served several terms as Mayor. The park is bounded by William, Keppel, George and Russell Streets.
A few of the large trees in the park are original plantings and there are many other interesting features, including the Caretaker's Cottage, Fernery and Band Rotunda designed by architect J Hine and built in 1890.
The elaborate woodwork of the cottage verandah is a striking illustration of the trend away from cast iron lace which began at this time.
The Great Fountain commonly known as the Crago Fountain was installed in 1891. The Monro Drinking Fountain was erected in 1891 in memory of the Monro family, who had early
banking interests in the town. The Lake, Fernery and Begonia House were constructed later, with the Fernery containing some imposing marble statuary.
Various memorials have been erected since the park was built including the Lewins, Webb, Griffin and Busby Gates as well as the lily pond in memory of Dr John Brooke Moore. See also - www.visitbathurst.com.au/images/stories/History/PDF/Macha...
Honest Ed's is prominently located on the corner of Bloor and Bathurst Streets, running the whole length of the block. The exterior is covered with huge red and yellow signs advertising the name of the store, lit up like a theatre marquee. The store sign uses 23,000 light bulbs. The store consists of two buildings connected by a walkway that links up the west building on Markham Street and the east building on Bathurst Street. The interior is much more modest, with simple displays of low-priced merchandise, ranging from vacuum cleaners and winter coats to kitchenware, toys and grocery items. Much of the store's decor consists of posters and photos from old films and stage productions from Mirvish's theatres in Toronto and London, England, as well as of actors and musicians who performed in them (many of these inscribed to Ed Mirvish himself). Every piece of store signage is hand-painted. The outside facade is covered with humorous puns and slogans such as "Come in and get lost!" and "Only the floors are crooked!"
October 15, 2016:.
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149 Bathurst
Commercial (Office, Retail)
Heritage Building
141-169 Bathurst Street
579-591 Richmond St West
Allied Properties REIT
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BDP Quadrangle
ERA Architects
2021 Repco Supercars Championship, Round 12, Bathurst 1000, New South Wales, Australia.
World copyright: Daniel Kalisz Photographer
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Griceys Torana SS. At a Local Holden dealer
Re-uploaded to remind everybody that Bathurst is on now, and to put it on:
Channel 7 (Australia)
SPEED (US)
Motors TV (United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands and most other parts of Europe)
The Bathurst Bullet waits patiently at Central, with no passengers inside, waiting for the All-Clear to proceed on its 4 hour journey to Bathurst, easily the longest service operated by CityRail.
I was hoping to see an F59PH during my day on Bathurst, and GO obliged quickly after my arrival. A westbound thunders out of the Toronto Union Station Rail Corridor and down the Lakeshore West route, covering the trailing unit with the shadows of its own gaseous effluent. Meanwhile, a pair of newer MP40PH-3Cs converge on the station from the northwest. The station is a hive to both rail traffic and construction. At right is a project to bury the tracks and eliminate a busy crossing at Strachan Ave.