11:00 – 12:30
Police Museum Seminar Room
Tickets via Eventbrite. Lecture will NOT be filmed.
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 situated in a district of Brisbane that in the 19th century was unofficially known as ‘Boggo Scrub’.
Thousands of men and women passed through the gates of the various prisons at Boggo Road during 1883-1999. Many 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; ‘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 all ages and will run from 11am to 12:30pm on Sunday, 28 July.
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 28 July from 10am to 3pm and is located on the ground floor of Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane.