Redan Police Station

The Redan Police Station was in operation from <1870-1947>.

In March 1872, the cottage which housed the police station was offered for sale: "Five-room WEATHERBOARD COTTAGE, of substantial construction, good condition and appearance, and used for Police Station, opposite Redan Club Hotel, Skipton Street (near junction of Darling street, having 54 feet frontage by 165 feet deep; nice garden and neat fence. Residence area."

In June 1947, residents were calling for the police station to be reopened: "Redan wants police station restored. Ballarat City Council has endorsed a request by 700 Redan residents for restoration of a permanent police station there."

In July 1947 the police commissioner responded that they did not have a suitable building in Redan: "Police station is his only home. Mr Duncan, Chief Commissioner of Police, has informed the Ballarat City Council that the Redan police station had to be closed because it was also the only residence available to the recently retired constable who had been in charge of it. The constable was compelled to remain in occupation because he could not find another home, Mr Duncan said. The Police Department would be glad to hear from the council if any suitable premises became available, but meanwhile, with the allocation of police to Ballarat South. Redan was not likely to suffer from lack of police protection."

Policemen
Many policemen served at the Redan Police Station: "REMOVAL OF CONSTABLE DOYLE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE STAR. Sir, —I see by advertisement that it is the intention of the department to remove Constable Doyle from the Redan district. Now, Sir, in my opinion it is a grave mistake for the department, district, and the gentleman concerned. I have known the Redan district for more than a quarter of a century. During that time I have seen many changes, but a more painstaking or efficient officer cannot come to the district. He is honest, strict, and just. Yours, &c., THOS CARVOSOE. 98 Ripon street, Ballarat, 9th October." "Sergt. Morey, who has been in charge of the Redan police station for some years past, and who has proved himself a capable and courteous officer, has received notice of his transfer to Armadale." "We recommend that Constable Stallard of Redan be appointed to enforce the bylaws of the city in that district."
 * Constable Brennan (1886). Involved in the capture of the men who robbed Dale's Drapery.
 * Constable Edward Crimmins (1917) - found dead at the police station in March 1917.
 * Constable Doyle (1881). A a newspaper announcement that Doyle was to be relocated in 1881 drew this response:
 * Sergeant Morey - officer in charge, <1924:
 * Constable Stallard (1892) - appointed as Council bylaws officer in 1892:
 * Constable Taylor (1886). Involved in the capture of the men who robbed Dale's Drapery.