The County Buildings remained the same until the gaol was rebuilt, and wall erected in 1872. This was followed by a new Registry Office in 1874, and a Gaoler's residence in 1889-1891. On the 1st of July, 1898, a fire occurred at midnight, destroying the roof and upper portion of the Court House, the whole building being damaged by water.

DANIEL LANG. Warden, 1898.

OSCAR McKENNEY. Warden, 1898.

ARCHIBALD J. LEITCH. Chairman Building Committee. 1898-1899.

NEIL R. DARRACH. Architect.