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The Hanging Process
The standard rituals of executions at Boggo Road had a precise, theatrical qual…
Prison Slang
A louse, known as a 'booby' in 19th-century slang. boob Prison. …
The Toilet Tubs
The No.2 Division cellblocks were built in 1903 and the cells had no toilet…
Screw!
Article by Christopher Dawson, MPHA (Qld) SCREW. Apart from other well-kno…
Australian Heritage Gaols
A.C.T. & Northern Territory New South Wales Queensland South Aust…
Prison-Made Alcohol
'Fortunately Boggo Road was virtually drug free during my time there. Hom…
Arthur 'Slim' Halliday: The Houdini of Boggo Road
Arthur 'Slim' Halliday rose to prominence in the 1940s as Boggo …
A Damned Good Flogging
‘BRING BACK FLOGGING!’ We hear it often enough, and there would be plenty of vo…
Life in the 1903 Women's Prison
Upon arrival at Boggo Road, new prisoners had to change out of their street c…
Prison Life
Despite its notoriety, life inside Boggo Road was quite routine most of the …
