Rottnest Island Reformatory
Rottnest Island Reformatory
Rottnest Island
WA
Australia
Provider: Government-Run
Year Opened: 1881
Year Closed: 1902
In 1881 the Western Australian Government decided that the Island would be a suitable location to reform young boys who had come into conflict with the law.
The Rottnest Island Boys’ Reformatory was opened in 1881 next to the Aboriginal Prison, and operated for 20 years.
Carpenter John Watson was asked to construct the Boys’ Reformatory buildings on Rottnest Island and these included a workshop, kitchen, two large dormitories, a school room and four small cells. Upon completion of the building work, Watson decided to stay on as the Reformatory Superintendent and to teach the boys carpentry, joinery and gardening.
The Reformatory closed in 1901. Since 1909 the Reformatory buildings have been used as holiday accommodation, operated as part of the Lodge.
Information courtesy of Rottnest Island history.
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