The Old Customs House

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Charles Street, Port MacDonnell, South Australia.

Description

The Customs House was built in 1862, and as well as housing the Customs Offices, the building was used as a courthouse, police station and gaol cells, and telegraph office. After completion, Captain Edward French opened a shipping agency and warehouses. Port MacDonnell began to prosper and in three months to June 1864, 27,000 pounds worth of goods moved through the port.

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Lat: -38.054064 Lng: 140.700327