By 1859, the absence of harbour defence led to the hill being used for a military role. The governor's residence was demolished, and a fort with an arms store, barracks …

Maik

June 16, 2018

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This gate and its adjacent wall are all that remains of a fortress built on Government Hill between 1859 and 1861.

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