Old Borroloola Police Station museum
Gulf Area
About Old Borroloola Police Station museum
The Oldest remaining police station property in the Northern Territory. Construction of the Borroloola Police Station commenced in 1887, with various additions over the years. The Building is constructed of Cypress pine framing and floors with unlined corrugated walls and ceilings and verandas'. The Police Station operated contentiously from 1887 - 1947. From 1947 , the building was utilised for serval purposes including Welfare Patrol depot, Health clinic , community library. The Centenary of Borroloola saw the restoration of the Old Police Station in 1985, which was the catalyst for a dedicated group of residents to form the National Trust Gulf Branch .
Old Borroloola Police Station museum
Gulf Area, Northern Territory
1 John St, Gulf Area, Borroloola, Northern Territory, Australia, 0854
Visit one of the oldest structures in historic Newcastle Waters, which sold provisions to the drovers who moved cattle over the famed stock routes.
Old Borroloola Police Station museum
1 John St, Gulf Area, Borroloola, Northern Territory, Australia, 0854
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