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	Maitland Gaol - Australia's most Haunted jail - Paranormal Australia
		During the 154 years the maximum security gaol was in use, it housed murderers, rapists, serial killers, armed robbers, escape artists and petty criminals.
		In January 1998 the gaol was finally closed, deemed unsuitable to house inmates due to the poor conditions.
		Maitland Gaol is a maze of buildings, each with it's own brutal history and stories of resident ghosts.
	www.paranormalaustralia.com /hauntings/maitlandgaol.html (451 words)

	Maitland, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The city of Maitland is situated in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia, near two national highways, a 2-hour drive to Sydney and 30 minutes to the Hunter Valley Vineyards, Newcastle and Port Stephens.
		Maitland is the largest inland city in New South Wales but Wagga Wagga has this title due to Maitland being a part of the Newcastle Metropolitan Area.
		Maitland`s main industries are agriculture (174 establishments with agricultural activity2), tourism, mining, manufacturing, transport and construction industries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Maitland,_New_South_Wales (373 words)

	Darlinghurst Gaol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Construction on Darlinghurst Gaol wall began in 1822, with completion of some of the cellblocks in 1840.
		The gaol was ready for occupation in a year later, with the first prisoners occupying the gaol on 7 June 1841 (Faro, 2000).
		The main material used for construction of the gaol is Sydney sandstone, cut into large blocks by convicts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darlinghurst_Gaol (251 words)

	Doing Time (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Maitland Gaol is one of the more prominent sites in Maitland.
		The stays in the Gaol and participation will take the form of providing writing and generally creative artistic reactions to the building, its cells, recreation areas and the stories and memories passed on by prisoners who ‘did time’ and are prepared to share their experiences.
		At the end of the workshops and overnight stays in the gaol, it is planned to have an open day when the participants will be able to share with the public their art, stories, poems and other forms of creativity.
	www.mrag.org.au /cityofthearts/doingtime.html (284 words)

	Albert Maclaren, by Frances M. Synge (1908)
		In West Maitland he is chiefly remembered for his work amongst young men and children, amongst the prisoners in the East Maitland gaol, and amongst the poorest of his parishioners.
		In the pulpit, a fearless preacher of what he deemed to be the truth, as a parish clergyman he has been diligent, earnest in the performance of duty, the sympathetic counsellor and friend of the suffering and sorrowful, the almoner of the destitute, the comforter of the widow and orphan.
		West Maitland proved its love for its old pastor by the stained glass window in S. Paul's Church erected to his memory after his death, and by the staunch support it has given to the work of the New Guinea Mission for which his life was laid down.
	justus.anglican.org /resources/pc/aus/png/maclaren1908/03.html (1936 words)

	Filming - Maitland Gaol - Tourist Attraction - Official Site
		Maitland City Council not only recognises the advantage of the film industry to its citizens, it controls a number of prime locations which can be made available when looking for that place with a difference.
		Maitland City Council actively supports Film Hunter in its charter to attract the film industry to the Region.
		Film Hunter represents Maitland Gaol and Maitland City CouncilÂ to the film industry and all enquiries should beÂ directed to the Film Hunter office who will then liaise with Maitland Gaol and/or Maitland City Council to facilitate the filming requirement.
	www.maitlandgaol.com.au /default.aspx?pageIdentifier=tours/filming (451 words)

	East Maitland / Greenhills Accommodation - Ozstays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Maitland is often referred to as Hub of the Hunter due to its central location.
		Maitland Gaol is also close by open for guided or independent tours daily.
		Finally Maitland lies in the Hunter Valley which means that is surrounded by national parks and mountains.
	www.ozstays.com.au /accommodation/east_maitland__greenhills_accommodation/5181_east_maitland__greenhills_accommodation.html (459 words)

	Maitland City Council - Council Information - Media Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Maitland City Council's Manager of Environmental Programs, Mr David Simm, said yesterday, that under the Waste Minimisation and Management Act, 1995, the NSW Government set a target of 60% waste reduction by the end of 2000, compared to the per capita waste being generated in 1990.
		Maitland City Council has recently employed a Bushland Coordinator, David Endersby, for nine months to be responsible for the preparation and presentation of the next stage of the Maitland Greening Plan.
		Maitland City Council General Manager, David Evans said that the decision to establish the Bureau in Maitland is a great coup for the area.
	www.maitland.infohunt.nsw.gov.au /media-2000.html (6246 words)

	NSW Heritage Office Website - Online Database
		Maitland Gaol is of considerable significance because it is the oldest substantially intact country gaol in NSW.
		In addition, Maitland Gaol was built of local stone and has a substantially homogenous character of a 19th century stone precinct.
		The gaol has been in continuous use as a prison since 1850 but its accommodation and working conditions were no longer considered appropriate in the context of the Government's plans for correctional facilities.
	www.heritage.nsw.gov.au /07_subnav_01_2.cfm?itemid=5012147 (1203 words)

	Maitland heritage Hunter Region - NSW - Travel - MyNRMA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Only a few years younger than Sydney and a couple of years older than Melbourne, Maitland was first colonised in the early 1800s when young and old came in their hundreds to exploit the rich stands of cedar trees which flourished on the Hunter and Paterson river's wide flood plains and low-lying valleys.
		The gaol can also be booked for children's birthday parties, which would surely help keep the little dears on the straight and narrow later in life.
		Maitland is a great stepping-off point to the Hunter Valley wineries, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Barrington Tops wilderness area.
	www.mynrma.com.au /hunter_valley_mait.asp (795 words)

	Maitland Gaol, Australia Hauntings & Ghosts - Castle of Spirits Haunted Australian Site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Maitland Gaol, Located in Maitland (of course) which is 163km North of Sydney and approximately 32km north-west of Newcastle was opened on 1st January 1849, following the closure of Newcastle Gaol on 31st December, 1848.
		The design of the Gaol was based on English Gaols, local sandstone was brought in from nearby Morpeth and Farlye and used to construct it.
		The Gaol was still open and in use until January 1998 and was considered one of the toughest gaols in Australia.
	www.castleofspirits.com /maitland.html (732 words)

	Arnhem Page 4
		Maitland would be one of the last places in Australia with many buildings left intact and unspoilt from the Colonial days, unlike Sydney's "The Rocks" and surrounding areas.
		Maitland Gaol is heritage listed and previously was a maximum security prison for around 150 years.
		In January 1998 this gaol was finally closed, deemed unsuitable to house inmates due to the poor conditions, and now tours are conducted by ex-prisoners and ex-officers.
	members.tripod.com /aussiepom/page4.html (2278 words)

	Haunted Australia - Paranormal Investigation, understanding and Intrigue - articles, interviews, personal stories, ...
		This gaol was still being used by corrective services till early 1998 and was considered by the criminal community to be one of the harshest and toughest gaols in Australia.
		The women inmates with children had the children housed with them for the duration of their sentence, they were housed in a separate section of the Gaol but suffered greatly due to overcrowding and terrible conditions.
		There were 16 executions by hanging at Maitland Gaol between 1843 and 1897- all for rape or murder.
	www.hauntedaustralia.com /content/view/24/43 (518 words)

	MALCOLM CHARLES SMITH - DEATH OF TERRY PERCIVAL AND ITS EFFECTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Gaol, and was receiving letters from his sister Mary Ann, who had taught herself to read and write.
		A prisoner friend, who had helped the illiterate Malcolm with his correspondence in gaol, tells that Malcolm had received letters saying that Terry was bashing his sister Peggy all the time and wouldn't leave her alone.
		He had learnt to live in institutions, and particularly in gaols, the comparative freedom of which he preferred to the stifling conformity demanded in juvenile institutions.
	www.austlii.edu.au /au/special/rsjproject/rsjlibrary/rciadic/individual/brm_mcs/20.html (1389 words)

	Albert Maclaren, by Frances M. Synge (1908)
		In West Maitland he is chiefly remembered for his work amongst young men and children, amongst the prisoners in the East Maitland gaol, and amongst the poorest of his parishioners.
		In the pulpit, a fearless preacher of what he deemed to be the truth, as a parish clergyman he has been diligent, earnest in the performance of duty, the sympathetic counsellor and friend of the suffering and sorrowful, the almoner of the destitute, the comforter of the widow and orphan.
		West Maitland proved its love for its old pastor by the stained glass window in S. Paul's Church erected to his memory after his death, and by the staunch support it has given to the work of the New Guinea Mission for which his life was laid down.
	anglicanhistory.org /aus/png/maclaren1908/03.html (1936 words)

	About Maitland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The settlement was thriving and in 1829 it officially became Maitland.
		Maitland holds excellent drama and music productions, and the markets on the first Sunday of every month are very popular.
		Probably the most famous of Maitland's attractions is the Old Maitland Gaol.
	www.maitlandprivatehospital.com.au /about_maitland.htm (212 words)

	Hunter Valley Attractions. Hunter Valley Tours
		Established in 1818, the New England Highway connects Maitland with Newcastle to the south, and the Upper Hunter and New England regions to the north.
		Maitland Gaol closed in 1998 and now invites visitors to learn about the facility, past prisoners and escapes.
		Close to Maitland is Morpeth established in 1821 on the banks of the Hunter River.
	www.huntervalleyeguide.com /attraction.php (2195 words)

	Maddies :: Surrounding Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Situated in scenic farmland between historic Maitland and the old river port of Morpeth, Maddies of bolwarra is close to:
		Maitland is a city of great history dating back to the early 1800's.
		For many years Maitland was the largest town in New South Wales outside the city of Sydney.
	www.maddiesofbolwarra.com.au /surrounding_attractions.htm (292 words)

	Maitland Shortbreak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Lauded as a "spectacular heritage city", the splendour and diversity of Maitland's architecture, from grand public buildings and superb country mansions to the warm sandstone, paved laneways and hidden courtyards of quaint villages, is captivating.
		Rich in history, the township provides visitors with a sense of excitement in discovering the charm and perfect blend of history with contemporary living.
		Maitland's historic attractions include Maitland Gaol, the Hunter Valley's newest tourist attraction, Grossmann House, Walka Water Works Recreation area, Maitland City Art Galley, the Maitland Heritage Mall and the historic village of Morpeth.
	maitlandshortbreak.visitnsw.com /HolidayTown/605270.htm (134 words)

	Maitland Gaol Spirit - Michael - Castle of Spirits Ghost Story
		We started at the entrance of the Gaol and noticed the razor wire everywhere, we were informed that if prisoners tried to escape that the razor wire would break and wrap around them.
		I can't remember what all the parts of the Gaol were called but we moved into a cell block that had cells called sweepers in them.
		We then went to another part of the Gaol where hardened criminals were put and Cheryl said that a spirit always appeared there.
	www.castleofspirits.com /stories02/maitlandgaol.html (784 words)

	PlanBookTravel - Maitland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		East Maitland holds the most historic interest as it was a planned town, built above flood level, with spacious streets and fine public buildings.
		Many of East Maitland's buildings were erected at a time when it was felt the new town could rival Sydney in size and power.
		Maitland Gaol was built in 1844 and was modelled on London's Pentonville prison.
	www.planbooktravel.com /aus/nsw/maitland (297 words)

	Maitland Correctional Centre - 20/09/1994 - QWN - NSW Parliament
		Naturally the Government wants to keep the gaol operation in the Hunter area and recognises that it is an important asset in the region's economy.
		With all the works to be carried out by the department at Maitland the Government must have regard to protecting the heritage of this important institution.
		He probably heard that the department was inspecting certain areas of the Maitland centre, and when nothing happened for a couple of weeks he got together with some of his Sussex Street mates and decided that the department must be going to close the gaol.
	www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /Prod/Parlment/HansArt.nsf/0/CA256D11000BD3AA4A25645700186043 (916 words)

	Maitland Gaol
		On the morning of the 16th February 1844 the foundation stone of the gaol was laid, near the north-west corner of the enclosure within the walls.
		The gaol has served as a high security gaol for 150 years and has been home to the most dangerous prisoners to society in that time until it closed in 1998.
		The appointment of a schoolmaster to the gaol indicates the number of children who were incarcerated with their mother.
	www.huntervalleygenealogy.com /maitland/maitgaol.php (494 words)

	Greg's Kables NSW News Extra Extra Read all About It!
		Savvas, with the collusion of state and federal authorities was allowed to "walk" from Goulburn Gaol to gather intelligence and to act as an agent provocateur against Milat supporters.
		Savvas was placed at Maitland Gaol in the close proximity to Ivan Milat.
		Maitland Gaol in 1977 was due to be closed.
	www.geocities.com /gregskables/archive3/2003a105 (932 words)

	Maitland Gaol - Travel Downunder - Discover the real Australia
		A key anchor attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years.
		Open 7 days, Maitland Gaol offers visitors the opportunity to indulge in self-guided tours, however the best way to interpret this unique attraction is to take a themed-guided tour or torchlight tour by night.
		The Gaol is also burgeoning as a venue of choice for special events.
	www.traveldownunder.com.au /New_South_Wales/Hunter_Region/Maitland_Gaol.asp (217 words)

	PRD Hunter Valley
		In the very heart of the hunter, the spectacular heritage city of maitland dates from the grandeur of the Georgian period with its fine mansions and country homesteds and splendid public buildings designed by leading architects of the colonial period.
		The imposing sandstone structure of Maitland Gaol, overlooking the city is set to become the latest attraction as it presents life on the inside of a maximum security gaol.
		The historic river port of Morpeth, a charming village nestled in a fold in the Hunter River.
	www.prd.com.au /agencies/hunter/over.html (216 words)

	Inside the Gaol Maitland, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, perfect place for a holiday, short break or ...
		Maitland Gaol had its origins in the early 1830s when influential residents of the Maitland area petitioned Governor Gipps for the construction of a church, a Court House and a walled Gaol.
		At its opening, Maitland Gaol represented a reformist approach to the treatment of prisoners with both its structure and management designed to generate improvement of “the minds of imprisoned criminals and the reformation of their characters by stern methods of behavioural treatment, rather than maiming or destroying their bodies through physical tortures of various kinds”.
		A major strategy in prisoner management was isolation in solitary confinement cells to mitigate against psychological and physical “contamination” and to allow for a range of punishments deemed appropriate to the severity of the crime each inmate had committed.
	www.hunterrivercountry.com.au /webpages.asp?code=644&style= (355 words)

	Media Centre - The Hon Tony Abbott MP - $248,500 funding for Hunter jobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Mr Abbott announced three projects: the beginning of a tourism master plan for the Maitland Gaol for $130,000; the establishment of the Hunter Film and Television Office for $80,000; and the beginning of a tourism master plan and business demonstration models for the Newcastle East Heritage precinct for $38,500.
		The Maitland Gaol Master plan will provide the blueprint for the tourism development of the site, which will be a landmark tourist asset for the Hunter region.
		The Maitland Goal has the capacity to generate significant tourism, with direct jobs created at the gaol and also indirect jobs with the region’s tourism operators.
	mediacentre.dewr.gov.au /mediacentre/AllReleases/2000/August/248500fundingforHunterjobs.htm (360 words)

	East Maitland - Maitland, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, perfect place for a holiday, short break or ...
		Beautiful churches St. Peters and St. Josephs overlook the area with stunning views and the historic Maitland Gaol is open for tours.
		East Maitland was known as the “government town” and was designed in such a way.
		Maitland Gaols foundation stone was laid in 1844, built of sandstone from Morpeth and Farley.
	www.visitmaitland.com.au /pages.asp?code=245 (311 words)

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