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Port Douglas Court House Museum

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Port Douglas Court House Museum
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Adrian P
Noosa, Australia981 contributions
Interesting Information
Sep. 2021
This isn't a major museum but is worth visiting for the interesting displays, especially on the only female hanged in Queensland.
Written 11 September 2021
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DarlingOO7
Sunshine Coast, Australia56 contributions
Really interesting
Nov. 2020
It's only small and run by volunteers who are really passionate about the building's history. I enjoyed the short video and having a look through it. Definitely worth giving 30 minutes to have a look through, especially given it is at the end of Macrossan Street so you don't have to go out of your way to visit.
Written 5 December 2020
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rossmariac
Wollongong, Australia599 contributions
Old Port Douglas Court House
Nov. 2020 • Couples
A nice old house where the court house used to be in Port Douglas

Right next to a picnic park and not to far a way from the old lighthouse, it’s a great way to see the old Port Douglas
Written 16 November 2020
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Ian M
4 contributions
Great historical building and contents
Oct. 2020
The lighthouse lamp is an amazing item - worth going just of it - but also many other items and photos add to the visit
Written 7 October 2020
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Shacheb75
Corpus Christi, TX217 contributions
Authentic
Oct. 2019
This little museum was a great little visit. The story of the most infamous case really caught my attention. Poor thing was hanged. But there's so much history. Its a really nice walk since its close to the park and St. Mary's. Definitely give it a visit.
Written 21 October 2019
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Stephmcg99
Ballarat, Australia58 contributions
Interesting depiction of law and justice
Sep. 2019
The court house provides a history of the hanging of the only female to be hanged in the state of Queensland. The story is depicted through a video and information boards in the court house. There is a volunteer on hand to answer any questions.
Out the back there was more information on the Low Isles and the life of lighthouse keepers who were stationed there. There was also a small display on locals who had served in world War one. Hours of operating are limited, so check beforehand.
Written 1 October 2019
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Paul T
12 contributions
Looking at the history of Port Douglas
Sep. 2019
Well kept records of one and only hanging of a female in Queensland - lots of history surrounding the event and good video to assist with presentation. Was not what we thought as a history place of Port Douglas but the sole subject of the museum was worth the small entry fee to view. Well kept building
Written 11 September 2019
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PrancingSeaHorse
14 contributions
Courting the court house
Jul. 2019
Did you know that this is Queensland 2nd oldest court house that is still standing? I’m glad that there are volunteers in Port Douglas who are keen to preserve this bit of their history and share their knowledge with visitors. We spent about an hour here listening and talking to the guide and reading and looking the various things on display. It closes early afternoon.
Written 9 August 2019
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Jules M
Melbourne, Australia9 contributions
Interesting visit
Jul. 2019 • Family
The court house is worth looking at while visiting Port Douglas however it is quite small and would only occupy most people for about 15 minutes.
Written 30 July 2019
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Ken G
Drouin South, Australia13 contributions
great vibe
Jul. 2019 • Friends
great food , great beer , loved the overall vibe great place for a chilled afternoon/evening relaxing live music was a nice touch
Written 28 July 2019
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