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There are questions over the future of Boggo Road Gaol after tours stopped in 2022 for the construction of a mixed-use development next door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we explore the hideous goings-on behind the high stone walls of Boggo Road Gaol Queensland Australia. Named after the road which led to it, that became a boggy quagmire after rain, “Boggo Road Gaol” was officially known as the Brisbane Prison. Does the high brick walls still house prisoners in an afterlife without parole?  Anne and Renata blow off the dust on this case file to weigh in on the notorious haunting. The Gory Stories of Boggo Road Gaol -  A True Hauntings Podcast SUPPORT THE SPONSORS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW This Show is Sponsored by BetterHelp - Visit www.BetterHelp.com/P60 for 10% off your first month.Hello Fresh - Go to www.HelloFresh.com/p60free and use codeP60Free for Free Breakfast for life!Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60Rocket Money - Start saving money and reclaim control over your finances with www.RocketMoney.com/P60 Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenata  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from Jack Sim, Director of Historic Australia about the upcoming temporary closure of Boggo Road Gaol with our last day of tours is the 27th March.

In this episode of Boggo Jack and Sue discuss the shocking revelations of the Truth newspaper in 1962. Photographs smuggled out of the prison revealed a fact denied by authorities – the existence of wire cages to hold dangerous and troublesome prisoners – including notorious Slim Halliday. Even women were caged!

In this episode of Boggo Jack interviews Max who was a prisoner in Brisbane Prison in the late 1950s. He recalls his involvement in a mutiny which saw prisoners scale onto rooftops and barrack themselves in their cells. Those involved were punished severely. A fascinating insight into a serious situation here at Boggo Road 65 years ago from someone who lived it!

In today's episode Gaol Director Jack Sim and Sue Olsen continue the story of John Hobson.  We discover that the time bomb was ready to explode and sadly an officer was to bear the brunt of his rage. 

Psychopath John Hobson should have been in the maximum-security institute for the criminally insane at Sandy Gallop mental asylum near Ipswich, not Brisbane Prison. Officers and Prisoners alike knew thathe was time bomb aggressive and prone to violent episodes. In today'sepisode Gaol Director Jack Sim and Sue Olsentalk about the life of John Hobson and whatbrought him to Brisbane Prison Complex

Jack Sim Gaol Director and Sue Olsen get back behind bars at Boggo Road Gaol. For the first timesince the start of the pandemic we have been able to get back behind bars.   This episode is a welcome back episode and we fill you in on what's been happening behind the irongates of Boggo Road Gaol.

Named after the road which led to it, that became a boggy quagmire after rain, “Boggo Road Gaol” was officially known as the Brisbane Prison. For 109 years it dominated the skyline of the capital of Queensland. It's stark red brick walls, and imposing guard tower on Annerley Road have become iconic for all the wrong reasons.Boggo Road Gaol opened in 1883 as the Brisbane Gaol.Used mainly as a holding prison for those serving short sentences or on remand, its initial infamy came from it being a place of execution. In 1903, a new purpose-built separate women's gaol was created. After nearly 20 years of use, H M Gaol for Women was closed, its female occupants shifted to another part of the prison site.In this episode we explore the hideous goings-on behind the high stone walls of Boggo Road Gaol Queensland Australia.Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/HAUNTINGS - Enter promo code HAUNTINGS for 83% off and 3 extra months for free!Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenataVisit www.anneandrenata.com for more spookiness.True Hauntings is a Human Labs Original Podcast and Frightfully Good Production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's jump into the portals as we take you to two international haunted prisons, Tihar Jail in New Dehli, India, and Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Australia. Make sure no ghosts follow you back through the portal, Tourists, our city has plenty of them.

Hosts Jasmine and Bryce talk about former Boggo Road Gaol prisoner, Slim Halliday. Once known as the most dangerous man in the Commonwealth and his legacy left as the only man to escape the gaol twice, we talk in-depth about his time locked up. Join us in a Hype first, where we explore crimes in Brisbane's backyard!   Producer: Lachlan McDermid Editor: Kriza Canzon Host: Jasmine Saxvik Host: Bryce Delany

A 19th-century Australian jail was notorious for its poor living conditions and roughly 100 deaths, including 42 hangings. Queensland’s last execution is allegedly the main source of the prison’s hauntings — a ghost who’s known to harass both prisoners and guards, the latter of whom would do anything to avoid working the night shift.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maddie and her mate Dan used to work at Queensland's most notorious prison, Boggo Road Gaol (kind of). Join them as they talk pests, protests, politics and poo.Follow us on INSTAGRAM & TWITTER @australianaramaSOURCES: boggoroadgaol.com, boggoroadgaol.com.au, The Feed SBS, BTQ7, The Leader, Limina Journal, Australian Law Reform Commission, The Guardian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode of Murder and Things we talk about the history and stories Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.You can find us anywhere you listen to podcast.If you liked what you herd please follow, like, share & comment:Instagram: MurderandthingsTwitter: Murderandthingsgmail: murderandthingspodcast@gmail.comAll the information for this episode was found at the following:wikipedia.comboggoroadgaol.comBoggo Road Gaol Podcast

Episode Notes Hear the original 1986 report by 4ZZZ journalist Claire Grenet into the second major riots of the decade at Brisbane's notorious Boggo Road Gaol, which would be permanently shutdown just 3 years later. The music you can hear in this episode is 'The Girls' by Xero. The bonus episode has been produced by Scott Mercer, and the original report was produced for Brisbane Line in 1986 by Claire Grenet. Brisbane Line is one of the longest running programs on 4ZZZ, you can listen to Brisbane Line reports on local news & currents affairs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday here https://4zzz.org.au/program/brisbane-line From A to Triple Zed was produced as part of 4ZZZ's 45th birthday celebrations, if you want to support radio that's been independent and live since 1975 you can make a donation online now https://support.4zzz.org.au

Enjoy our next Haunted Historical Brisbane podcasts today!Historical FactsBoggo Road Gaol was Australia's most notorious prison, it closed in 1992 after 119 years of operation. The prison was divided into two main divisions, No. 1 Division built in 1883 housed male prisoners and No. 2 Division which was built in 1903 and became the State Prison for Women and operated 80 cells until 1921.Haunting FolkloreIf the research compiled by Jack Sim (2017; 2019) is to be believed, Boggo Road Gaol is haunted by, at the very least, thirteen distinct entities or phenomena. Let's start with the Cemetery Fog, a thick white curling fog that rolls over the top of the southern wall of No. 2 Division from the nearby South Brisbane Cemetery. It is said that if a Prisoner (but not a Guard) comes into contact with the fog it leads to an extended bout of Bronchitis and a protracted hospital stay.The 'A Wing' haunted cellblock that once housed the Gallows is reputedly still visited by those that died by the hangman's noose. This particular piece of lore and haunting was enabled by the fact that graves were found under the exercise yard at the rear of the cell block in the early 1980's; when new plumbing was being installed. It later came to light that the graves were inhabited by plague victims, and not those executed by the hangman. The last man hung at Boggo Road was reported serenaded to hell by the scream of a Banshee, a news reporter and many witnesses to the execution confirming a loud scream just prior to the hanging.Cell F2 in No. 2 Division, became infamous following the suicide of the Brisbane Arcade murderer. New occupants to the cell started to report sightings of Brown hanging himself from the rear of the inside cell door, his feet banging loudly against the metal whilst he gasped for air. Unexpectedly, animals as well as humans also passed away at Boggo Road Gaol. Tripod the Cat, a feral three-legged cat who was best friends with Dan Fritz. Dan was a well-known No. 2 Division hunger striker in the 1980's and is said to have received visits from Tripod on a number of occasions after she was buried in one of the gardens near its entrance, her limping figure distinguishable in any form.And it would seem that the ghosts of Boggo Road Gaol like to visit and assist the Prison Guards as there have been multiple sightings of a mysterious night patrol ghost Guard, this apparition is cheekily known as the Warder of No. 2 Division. Multiple guards on duty at night in the Towers have received ghostly phone calls, this playful spirit is a repeat offender, and the reason a number of new guards terminate their employment on Day Two.Lastly, the most haunted place inside Boggo Road Gaol is the creepy Back Track behind No. 2 Division. Black and white shadow people have been seen moving along this track by Guards on the back track and from the overlooking Towers. A Guard whistle has also been heard on numerous occasions drawing Guards on duty to its location. An officer has also been seen along this track carrying a rifle, dressed in a uniform reminiscent of the 1900's.For more information email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)

The history of Boggo Road Gaol is both interesting and troubling. This history goes all the way back to the late 1800s when Brisbane was finally moving from a penal colony to a free community. Many violent offenders came to their ends at the gaol. Punishment was dealt out in the black hole. Conditions became so poor that reforms were necessary. Today, the gaol is a museum offering tours and there are stories of ghosts on the grounds. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of the Boggo Road Gaol! The Moment in Oddity features Rapunzel Syndrome and This Month in History features Jesse Owens born. Our location was suggested by Danika Ehlers and Natalie. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2020/09/hgb-ep-353-boggo-road-gaol.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/: "Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription. American Gods by Strike Audio

40 years ago, Dean King left Boggo Road Gaol for the last time. Today, he returns to share his story with Gaol Director Jack Sim and to launch his self-published biography ‘King Hit’. Dean was a prisoner in the tumultuous 1980s and witnessed some of the biggest events in Boggo Road Gaol history. However, time spent locked up in Boggo Road Gaol is only part of his remarkable story. WARNING -  Graphic Content – MA15+ -  Prison life is full of hard hitting and sometimes confronting subject matter.  This episode of BOGGO contains material that may be offensive to some listeners. We strongly recommend that it be listened to by MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

“From Boggo Road to Marry & Back to 10 Year Sentence” A story from the Headlines of the Truth Newspaper on the 10th of December 1939, tells the remarkable story of prisoner John Daniel Robertson who was given the extraordinary permission to marry while under sentence of ten years at HM Prison Mens Brisbane (colloquially known as Boggo Road Gaol).

In number 3 yard, in two division Boggo Road Gaol there is a piece of graffiti on the wall of F wing cell block - Gentleman Joe. Written in paint and about 20cm high, it is certainly unmissable. Just who Gentleman Joe was has long been shrouded in mystery. Join Gaol Director Jack Sim and Research Coordinator Sue Olsen as they uncover the identity of Gentleman Joe.

Prisoners often cause themselves harm to escape the confines of gaol, if only for a short time. In the 1970s a new era of prisoners were in Boggo Road Gaol, with them came new methods of injuring themselves and others. Gaol Director Jack Sim and Research Coordinator Sue Olsen discuss an important discovery in a 1974 newspaper.

Gaol Director Jack Sim and Sue Olsen discuss the upcoming launch of the Male Division Prison Players from the 1970s era at Boggo Road Gaol; The important steps being taken in obtaining items to represent prisoners and officers of that time as accurately as possible and some recent acquisitions.

Boggo Road Gaol is hardly a place you could imagine that a State School would be. However, in 1948 that’s exactly where there was one was opened. Under the tutaledge of an experienced Brisbane State High School teacher a school for prisoners was opened inside the walls of Boggo Road Gaol. It schooled all kinds of prisoners… from petty thieves and armed robbers to infamous murderers. Come and visit Our Strangest State School.

A century ago this month, one of the most violent political protests, indeed probably the first real protest of its kind - marched its way through the streets of Brisbane City. What would ensue over the coming days would change Brisbane forever. It would also see thirteen men locked up in Boggo Road Gaol for long sentences with hard labour.

In the 1950s conditions at Boggo Road Gaol were at fever pitch. The prison was horribly over-crowded, prisoners and officers were unhappy. There were riots, protests and regular violence. Finally, late one night there was an escape attempt by notorious violent offenders. This attempt and one officers firm stance would be the subject of a secret inquiry held within the walls of Boggo Road Gaol.

Mafia activity has been known to exist in Australia’s southern states for decades. Many however would not know that in the 1920s and 1930s Queensland had its very own Mafia. Known as the Black Hand they were every bit as dangerous as their southern counterparts. This group of migrant Italian cane field workers was full of extortionists, thieves, pimps, rapists and cold-blooded murderers. Four of these men would end up in Boggo Road Gaol.

With the closure of St Helena Island as a prison in Queensland came the shift of long service men to Boggo Road Gaol. What would now be the new number two division, the former prison for females would be moved elsewhere. The workshops for women were converted into the workshops for men. Soon however the need for the transfer of workshops from St Helena would necessitate the construction of an all new workshops at Boggo Road Gaol. 2019 marks the 90th Anniversary of these workshops. Join Gaol Director Jack Sim and Research Coordinator Sue Olsen as they uncover the history of these essential buildings.

The 1980s were the most turbulent decade in the history of Boggo Road Gaol. Riots, roof-top protests and hunger-strikes by prisoners became the norm. On Saturday 11 March 1989 the biggest mass-breakout ever took place when eight prisoners managed to escape Brisbane Prison.  Officers remember it as the "Laundry Truck Escape". Journalists called it the "Great Escape". Prisoners called it the "Boggo Road Fun Run".  

In this episode Gaol Director Jack Sim and Research Coordinator discuss Queensland Women’s Week 2019. How it is being celebrated with special events in Boggo Road Gaol and Sue makes a very special announcement!  

In celebrating Queensland Women’s week with this year’s theme “financial security and literacy”; we have chosen to highlight how the lives of women of Boggo Road Gaol were directly affected with financial insecurity and circumstance. In today’s episode we are sharing the tragic story of Margaret Dove Fraser a woman of her time and a direct victim of circumstance. We interview Margaret’s granddaughter Sandra for her story.

Research Co-ordinator Sue Olsen speaks with Director Kate Jorgensen about the short documentary SLIM that has been made at Boggo Road Gaol documenting the life of the notorious Arthur Ernest Halliday, otherwise known as Slim. Kate shares the process of developing the documentary and the upcoming launch date for SLIM.

In this episode of Boggo Gaol Director Jack Sim and research Co-ordinator Sue Olsen discuss the early years of Arthur Ernest Halliday otherwise known as Slim Halliday. 2019 marks 80 years since Slim came to Boggo Road Gaol for his first decent stretch of time. This sentence is a dramatic turning point in the life of Halliday.

In 1901 the city of Brisbane, Queensland Australia built a women’s prison as women in this time were getting out of hand. They would started drinking more and going out with friends… how scandalous. But they soon realised that the women were not reckless and law-breakers! So, they concreted over the ‘W’ and ‘O’ and it became the H.M Prison for Men. Otherwise known as the Boggo Road Gaol. Australia really doesn’t sound like a real place with names like that. Braydon and Belinda took a night tour of this haunted prison.Many stories were told about the hauntings and sightings of spirits, including one of the prison cats, Tripod. In this prison 42 prisoners were hung for terrible crimes. One inmate who had tricked a little girl into ‘helping’ him pick wildflowers. His last words are chilling and evil. Belinda has an interesting experience in one of the cell blocks where the original gallows were out on display that put these vile people to death. Among those people, only one female was executed for the murder of her husband. This is the first of many haunted tours to come, where should we go next?Discuss with us on our many social media platforms [insert Instagram, Facebook, TNC website.]You can also email us at youmeandapoltergeist@gmail.comDon’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!If you wanted to follow us on social media, we can be found on: Facebook, and on Instagram You, Me, and a Poltergeist, Braydon, BelindaCHECK OUT ALL THE OTHER PODCAST ON TNC: THATSNOTCANON.COM

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The story continues in Part 2 of The Cummings Murder Mystery. On Christmas Eve 1926, the bodies of Acting Sergeant of Police Marquis Cummings and Eileen Gladys Walsh were found at the rear of the notorious Boggo Road Gaol.  The crime, infamous in its day is still one of the greatest unsolved murder mysteries in Queensland history.  In this episode, Gaol Director Jack Sim continues the conversation with the descendants of Acting Sergeant Cummings and for the first time the family share who they think committed the crime.

On Christmas Eve 1926, the bodies of Acting Sergeant of Police Marquis Cumming and Eileen Gladys Walsh were found at the rear of the notorious Boggo Road Gaol. The crime, infamous in its day is still one of the greatest unsolved murder mysteries in Queensland history.  In this episode Gaol Director Jack Sim interviews descendants of Acting Sergeant Cummings and gets the story from the family’s perspective.

Christmas is a magical time of year. Just as it is on the outside, the prisoners in Boggo Road Gaol, received special gifts as part of the celebration of Christmas. In this episode Gaol Director Jack Sim and Research Co-ordinator Sue Olsen discuss what life was like for the Prisoners of Boggo Road at Christmas and how they were permitted rare privileges reserved for special occasions.

From its opening in 1883 to its official closure in 1992 more than 25 years ago, Boggo Road Gaol created drama. In the 1980s it was the scene of escapes, riots, hunger-strikes and rooftop protests. While the last years of Boggo Road resulted in nationwide notoriety, its past has been lost in time. Join gaol Director and Author Jack Sim and Research Coordinator Sue Olsen talking about the new book History of Boggo Road Gaol.

Research Co-ordinator Sue, and former officer Kevin, discuss Kevin’s career in the prisons service and what life was like for an officer on the inside of Boggo Road Gaol during the infamous eighties full of riots, protests and violence. “My first impression of Boggo Road Gaol was it was an absolute nightmare! There were rats as big as cats and it was just putrid.” The trouble there all came to a head in 1988 when a series of riots took place. 

WARNING: Strong content and language. The 1st November 2018 marks the 30th Anniversary of James Finch confessing his guilt in relation to the firebombing the Whiskey Au Go Go - to A Current Affair journalist Jana Wendt – live via satellite from London. It remains the greatest true crime confession in Australian history. Or was it? In this episode, Gaol Director Jack Sim, author of “History of Boggo Road Gaol”, and former prison officer John, talk about James Finch, his character and personality in Brisbane Prison – Part 2 of a two-part story. 

WARNING: Strong content and language. 31st October 2018 marks the 30th Anniversary of James Finch confessing to firebombing the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub in Fortitude Valley. Fifteen people died in the fire on Thursday, 8th March, 1973, at the time it was Australia's worst mass murder. John Stuart and James Finch were convicted of murder however they claimed innocence. Stuart was found dead in his prison cell on New Years Day, 1979; Finch was paroled in 1988 and deported to England. In this episode, Gaol Director Jack Sim, author of “History of Boggo Road Gaol”, and former prison officer John, talk about Stuart. 

Former prison officers and prisoners believed that Boggo Road Gaol was haunted; there are ghost stories dating back to the 1930s. Many people died within the walls of the prison during its long history. In this episode, Gaol Director Jack Sim, author of “The Ghosts of Boggo Road Gaol”, and founder of Brisbane Ghost Tours, talks about the origins of the ghosts, and explores the history behind them, and whether visitors to the historic gaol today have experiences.

The distinctive name of Australia's most notorious prison has a fascinating origin. In this episode Director Jack Sim and Research Coordinator Sue explain where the word "Boggo" came from and how Boggo Road Gaol was never its official name.

There are two backdrops for this story. Boggo Road Gaol and Samford. One, a notorious Gaol that housed some of the most disturbed and violent offenders in Australian history, where many of these offenders met their end at the gallows. The other, a small quiet farming town around a 30 minute drive from the Queensland capital of Brisbane. Two very different places but one tragic incident would forge a connection between the two that would still be remembered over a century. Credits: Jack Sim jacksim.com.au boggoroadgaol.com Sponsor: Unburnable Podcast https://audioboom.com/channel/unburnablethepeoplevsarcticoil savethearctic.org