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The Court House

The Court House was built with belian (iron wood) roof and is decorated with beautiful engravings reflecting local art form.

Past: It was once the site of a missionary which was turned into a judicial administration office in 1847. It held state council meetings from 1878 until 1973.

Present: It houses the High Court, the Magistrate's Court and several government departments.

It is a 6-metre high granite obelisk built in 1924 to honour the second Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Brooke. There is panel of 4 figures which represents the Sarawakian community - Chinese, Dayak, Kayan and Malay, at the corner of the obelisk.

GETTING THERE:

It is located opposite the Waterfront at the end of Main Bazaar.

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