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How many executions were there in Maitland Gaol?

April 26, 2017Executions gaol Maitland

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How many executions were there in Maitland Gaol?

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16 men (13 for murder and 3 for rape) were executed at Maitland Gaol between 1843 and 1897. The executions (all by hanging) were open to the public until 1861 and were carried out at a number of sites around the gaol including, it is believed, the main gates and the back corner of the Gaol.