Timeball Tower Williamstown

Timeball Tower
Built 1838
The masonry was quarried and cut by convict labour
Bush Ranges
Ned Kelly. Mad Dog Morgan. Thunder Bolt. Captain Melville. All were taught Stone Masony here Around the grounds of the Timeball Tower
Called Prison Bluestone Quarry
The Timeball dropped a ball at 1pm each day For the ships to adjust their time This Timeball Tower still operates today at 1pm
Bluestone rocks still here from the Quarry
Next to the Tower is a Mass Grave where 892 Prisoners and Seaman Buried
Beautiful views of the city can be seen
Timeball Tower stands alone with heaps of HistoryRead more