Have you ever seen the Keilor Plains Police Station?

There’s quite a story behind the Keilor Plains Police Station. Let me quote from the signage:

“A pioneer of prefabricated engineering, this hut was fabricated in Britain from cast, wrought and corrugated iron, shipped to Australia and assembled as part of the Keilor Plains Police Station in 1853.

During the gold rush, there was a severe labour shortage in Victoria paired with an increased need for protection of travellers and gold transports. The simple design provided the perfect solution for a new police force that needed to erect buildings with minimal labour and cost.

Many of the corrugated panels and other elements carry hand painted numerals, which would have assisted with the assembly. For decades the Police Hut was located at nearby Robertson’s Paddock. The hut was relocated by Brimbank City Council and the Keilor Historical Society. With support from the Victorian Government, the Police Hut was carefully reconstructed here beside Harrick’s Cottage.”