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Public Buildings and Works undertaken during the Administration of Governor Lachlan Macquarie [1 JANUARY 1810 TO 30 NOVEMBER 1821]

AT RICHMOND

1. A brick-built temporary Chapel and School-House two stories high, including
accommodation for the Schoolmaster and his family with a garden and grazing paddock
for them, enclosed with a strong fence.
  
2. A Burial Ground of 4 acres contiguous to the Chapel, enclosed with a strong fence.
  
3. The streets in the town of Richmond were all laid out at right angles and some were constructed.
  
4. A small Gaol or Lock-up House built of brick with accommodation for a Watchman.

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