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The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located in Russell Street Melbourne Victoria Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard and is located next to the old City Police Watch House and City Courts buildings. It was first constructed starting in 1839 and during its operation as a prison between 1842 and 1929 it held and executed some of Australia’s most notorious criminals including bushranger Ned Kelly and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming.