The Evolution of Boggo Road Gaol

October 27

11.00am – 12.30pm

Did you know that construction of Boggo Road Gaol, by A. Lind & Son, began in October 1901, was completed in June 1903. The gaol opened on 3 October 1903 and got its name from the fact that it was located in a district of Brisbane that in the 19th century was unofficially known as ‘Boggo’.

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.

The presentation titled; ‘The Evolution of Boggo Road Gaol’, will be addressed by retired Prison Officer Stephen M. Gage who will speak about the goal’s fascinating history.

This presentation will be suitable for everyone and will run from 11am to 12:30pm on Sunday, October 27.

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 Friday 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 Sunday, October 27th from 10am to 3pm, and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane. 

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