1856 – Water Police Court, Sydney, Australia

Architect: Edmund Thomas Blacket

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Policing Sydney’s harbour was the task of its Water Police. This courthouse and adjacent police office was built from Bennelong Point sandstone to the design of Colonial Architect Edmund Blacket. Now in use as a Justice & Police Museum.

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Clerkin, Paul (2013, November 14). *1856 – Water Police Court, Sydney, Australia*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1856-water-police-court-sydney-australia/ (Updated 2025, December 8)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1856 – Water Police Court, Sydney, Australia." *Archiseek.com*, 14 Nov. 2013, https://www.archiseek.com/1856-water-police-court-sydney-australia/. Updated 8 Dec. 2025.

Published November 14, 2013 | Last Updated December 8, 2025

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