Execution at Gallows Flat

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Locked Up With History

Deb Robinson

19 episodes

5 days ago

Have you ever wanted to know about colonial gaols and the men, women, and children incarcerated there? Or perhaps executions, escapes, historical murders, urban legends, ghost stories, and much more. Then join Deb from the National Crime & Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol and Twisted History team as we step back in time and explore the darker side of Victoria's history so those who have come before us are not forgotten or ignored. Once you have listened to the episode, join us on our Locked up with History webpage for more information, photos and to ask whatever questions you have!

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Execution at Gallows Flat

Locked Up With History

23 minutes 47 seconds

4 years ago

Execution at Gallows Flat

In this episode, we look at the first and only public execution in Geelong. Before the passing of the Act for the Execution of Criminals which took executions behind the Gaol walls, the judicial death of criminals were a public event seen to be a deterrent to those following a similar path.

John Gunn and George Roberts were led to their deaths at Gallows Flat on the morning of the 9th November 1854. just 200 yards from the front gates of the Geelong Gaol.

What led to these two men meeting their ultimate fate on the yellow gallows before 2000 people....

After you have listened to the episode, head over to the Locked up with History webpage to see any media to illustrate the story. Or head over to Facebook and join in the discussion in our Locked up with History group.

Locked up with History - www.lockedupwithhistory.com.au

Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lockedupwithhistory

Geelong Gaol Museum - www.geelonggaol.com.au

Twisted History - www.twistedhistory.net.au