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Bathurst Courthouse

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Sharkey Collection

c. 1895

Overview

Two-storey building. Central entry has pillars and clock in gable. Above is an octagonal tower with domed roof and cupola. Lower floor of the wings have verandahs with pillars. Railing fence, shrubs and pavement in foreground.

Historical information

Bathurst Courthouse is one of Australia's best examples of Victorian era public architecture in NSW. It is a popular attraction for visitors interested in the history, heritage and architecture of Bathurst.

This magnificent building was opened on 16 July 1880 and is situated in the heart of the city. It is listed by the National Trust and was designed by James Barnet, who also designed the Bathurst Bowling Club (formerly the Police Barracks).

Source: NSW Government

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Registration number

cwa-org-28--9-172-b

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Contextual information

Australian social history from the collection of photographs and albums donated to the museum by Raymond Sharkey's family.

Raymond John Sharkey an architect, surveyor and amateur photographer was born in 1868 in New South Wales. Raymond was a Claremont resident when he died at an early age.

Year

Geotag

-33.4184, 149.5783

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Bathurst Gaol (1.89km away)

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Claremont Museum.

Last modified

Friday, 27 June, 2025

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Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.172b'.

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Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

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