Risdon Prison (Greater Hobart, TAS)

Australia / Tasmania / Hobart / Greater Hobart, TAS
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Opened in 1960, nicknamed the 'Pink Palace' as it was painted pink, which was supposed to have a calming effect on the prisoners. Soon to be downgraded from maximum to minimum security. Home of Martin Bryant.
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Coordinates:   42°48'42"S   147°20'37"E

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  • Interesting Martin Bryant link. http://home.overflow.net.au/~nedwood/prison.html
  • Bryant now in Wilfred Lopes Centre (next door)
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