A History of Boggo Road Gaol
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26 November 2017
11:00am – 12:30pm
Police Headquarters
200 Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Entry is FREE
Construction of Boggo Road Gaol, by A. Lind & Son, began in October 1901 and was completed by June 1903. The gaol opened on 3 October 1903 and was named after the district in which it was located, unofficially known as ‘Boggo’ in the 19th century.
Thousands of men and women passed through the gates of the various prisons at Boggo Road during 1883 – 1999. The vast majority of them went unnoticed by the general public, but every once in a while certain prisoners gained notoriety because of the nature of their crimes, or the way in which they served their time.
A history of Boggo Road Gaol will be presented by retired Prison Guard Stephen M. Gage who will speak about the gaol’s fascinating evolution, some infamous inmates, long suffering prison officers, and even a resident cat!
This one-and-a-half-hour presentation which includes question time will begin at 11am on Sunday, November 26, and will provide entertaining and up-to-date content suitable for all audiences.
The Museum opens its doors to the public on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm from February to November in addition to the standard Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm opening hours. Monthly Sunday openings feature guest speakers from across the historical and crime-solving spectrums.
PLEASE NOTE: The Police Museum will open on Sunday November 26
from 10am to 3pm, and is located on the ground floor of
Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.