Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Old Kilmore Gaol" in English language version.
The former Gaol is important as one of seven places representing early government/service buildings in Kilmore and part of the early character and development of Kilmore in the mid nineteenth century.
Mr. Wheeler [Minister of Public Works], after a careful inspection of the buildings, was not altogether in favour of granting their use to the dairy company, as the occupation of some of the cells would interfere with prisoners who may be locked up temporarily, it being pointed out by the police that easy communication would be available between outsiders and those engaged in the dairy factory with prisoners. Later on Mr. Wheeler was shown the court-house lockup, which provided ample accommodation for all prisoners in Kilmore, besides quarters, and on this the Minister will recommend the gaol buildings being handed over to the dairy company.
