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TradeCoast Central Heritage Park, Brisbane Qld
Located at the site of the old Brisbane Airport in the suburb of Eagle Farm, this centre and surrounds provides a fascinating glimpse into Brisbane’s convict past. This heritage listed site was the location of the Women’s Prison and Factory, where in 1836 there were 40 women imprisoned here. By 1839 the remaining prisoners were sent to Sydney when the penal settlement here was disbanded. Today, there are outdoor displays, an interpretive centre, as…
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St Helena Island, Brisbane Qld
This little island situated in Moreton Bay was the site of Queensland’s first penal settlement. In 1967 it became a high security prison for long-term inmates until the 1920s when it then became a prison farm until it’s closure in 1932. The ruins here provide a fascinating glimpse into history and include warder accommodation, a sugar mill, lime kiln and stone causeway. A guided day tour to the island will give you detailed insight to…
