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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…