 While work on many of the ecclesiastical buildings that Blacket had designed and continued to supervise came to a standstill, the Government had a sudden requirement for coach houses, escort stations and lockups, as well as a design for a secure coach to transport gold.Designs for all these were provided by the Colonial Architect, probably closely following plans sent from England.In 1853, the Blacket family moved to a rented house in Glebe.