Heavitree Gap Police Station, Historic police station in Ilparpa, Australia.
Heavitree Gap Police Station is a heritage building located at the southwestern end of Heavitree Gap, displaying architectural styles typical of 19th century Australian law enforcement structures. The facility features spaces designed for policing operations in the harsh central Australian environment.
The station was founded in 1879 when Mounted Constable William Wilshire moved the police camp from the Telegraph Station to this location at Heavitree Gap. Two decades later it gained official recognition as a public gaol, expanding its function in local law enforcement operations.
The station represents a significant site of early interactions between European law enforcement and Aboriginal communities in Central Australia during the settlement period.
The station is located at 205 Len Kittle Drive in Ilparpa and remains an active police facility. Since it is protected heritage, check if public access is available or plan to view the exterior from the nearby surroundings.
The building received official recognition as a public gaol under the Prison Act 1869 in 1904, marking its dual role in local law enforcement.
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