We have put our petition for 'A Better Future for Boggo Road' online, basically demanding that Boggo Road Gaol is run for public benefit and is not privatised by the Queensland Government. If you haven't done so already, SIGN IT! If you have signed it, thanks from all of us.
The response has been good so far, but the best part for me havebeen the replies to the question underneath the petition, 'Why is this important to you?' I'll just run a selection of them here, as they are and without further comment:
The response has been good so far, but the best part for me havebeen the replies to the question underneath the petition, 'Why is this important to you?' I'll just run a selection of them here, as they are and without further comment:
douglas cooper AUSTRALIA
WITH 15 YEARS OF WORKING THERE THE SITE SHOULD BE KEPT FOR ALL TO SEE THE HISTORY OF BRISBANE
Mary Wilson AUSTRALIA
Mary Wilson AUSTRALIA
It is essential that ,as a heritage site with an important history, that it be managed as a not for profit site for the community to visit & appreciate our history. It should never be used as a commercial money making venture.
Albert Webb AUSTRALIA
Keep it in the family
Rosalind McConnel AUSTRALIA
I'd like it to be run by passionate historians who are in it for historical accuracy and preservation, not personal profit and thrills.
Michael Flannery AUSTRALIA
Once it’s gone its gone forever
Rob Colthorpe AUSTRALIA
Fair & equitable access for all!
Shane Daley AUSTRALIA
It is heritage site not somewhere to make a joke of
Michele-Rose Boylan BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
direct descendent of key leader of 1891 Shearer's Strike held there.
fred joughin AUSTRALIA
we seem to be going back to the eighties for example belle view, cloudland and anything else that could be knocked down . we deserve better.
Paul Ricketts AUSTRALIA
Heritage.
Steve Beutel AUSTRALIA
This historical site belongs to the public and as such should not be used to allow individuals to make personal gain!! Never Ever!!
Albert Webb AUSTRALIA
Keep it in the family
Rosalind McConnel AUSTRALIA
I'd like it to be run by passionate historians who are in it for historical accuracy and preservation, not personal profit and thrills.
Michael Flannery AUSTRALIA
Once it’s gone its gone forever
Rob Colthorpe AUSTRALIA
Fair & equitable access for all!
Shane Daley AUSTRALIA
It is heritage site not somewhere to make a joke of
Michele-Rose Boylan BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
direct descendent of key leader of 1891 Shearer's Strike held there.
fred joughin AUSTRALIA
we seem to be going back to the eighties for example belle view, cloudland and anything else that could be knocked down . we deserve better.
Paul Ricketts AUSTRALIA
Heritage.
Steve Beutel AUSTRALIA
This historical site belongs to the public and as such should not be used to allow individuals to make personal gain!! Never Ever!!
Lauren Penny BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
This historical public asset is owned by the people of Queensland, yet Campbell Newman saw fit to give to a man whose business is based on ghosts free rent for 5 months and all he had to do was pay for electricity. Even our elderly don't get that sweet a deal.
This historical public asset is owned by the people of Queensland, yet Campbell Newman saw fit to give to a man whose business is based on ghosts free rent for 5 months and all he had to do was pay for electricity. Even our elderly don't get that sweet a deal.
Silvia Borges BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Boggo road deserves a better future.
Scott Brown NEW GISBORNE, AUSTRALIA
Boggo Road gaol is a site of historical significance to Queensland and should remain under public ownership and management. The cost impacts of privatisation is damaging not only the utility of the site for public organisations of interest but is also damaging the tourist potential of the site through the exorbitant fees being charged. Australia's heritage should not be for sale and should remain under Government control and management
Fiona Brown NEW GISBORNE, AUSTRALIA
I spent 10 Years in Qld and consider it my second home. Boggo Road Gaol is a significant piece of Australian and Queensland history which should not be handed over to a private company without due process and public consideration. This is a valuable historical asset which should be upgraded and able to be turned into something special.
Lee Blume AUSTRALIA
Our heritage is NOT for sale.
Who next, Clive Palmer and the Royal Brisbane Hospital;?
Matthew Atkinson AUSTRALIA
This site is a public asset and as such should be used for public education. No public asset should be used as an asset to build private wealth
KAREN LINDSAY AUSTRALIA
history
Lynette Ward AUSTRALIA
Its our history every other country preserves there's and Australia rips ours down to build new. Well we dont want new. Leave our old building alone
Paula Elliott SOUTH BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Its part of history and should be available to the masses and not just to rich people.
Emma Snow AUSTRALIA
Boggo Road jail is historical. The jail should not be used for private profit as it is part of history and a part of the local community where it stands. This jail should belong to the people not the 'man'.
Debra Atkinson AUSTRALIA
This privatisation experiment of public heritage listed buildings has failed on all levels. The site is an important part of our history. It is a public asset and should remain so. It should not under any circumstances be run for private profit.
Matthew Dixon AUSTRALIA
Run Boggo Road Gaol museum for public good, not private profit!
Nathan Applebee AUSTRALIA
Its part of QLD history, this should be a public run not for profit for the the community. As with every thing else as soon as something that was originally for the community is privatised it becomes too expensive as it is changed to become a profitable business.
Dave Snow AUSTRALIA
The government tends to outsource everything now days this historic site should not be under should not be under the control of just 1 person make it fair for everyone queensland owns it. let's keep it . I say no to privatisation
Stephen Green AUSTRALIA
Previously employed in Queensland Prisons and believe that this icon is not being effectively utilised for the public good at present.
Andrew Murray BRAY PARK, AUSTRALIA
History and tradition belong to the people and not a private entity
Jeff Campbell ESK, AUSTRALIA
The Public should be able to enjoy the local heritage, without having to pay large amounts to see it
Attila Kaldy AUSTRALIA
Debra Atkinson AUSTRALIA
This privatisation experiment of public heritage listed buildings has failed on all levels. The site is an important part of our history. It is a public asset and should remain so. It should not under any circumstances be run for private profit.
Matthew Dixon AUSTRALIA
Run Boggo Road Gaol museum for public good, not private profit!
Nathan Applebee AUSTRALIA
Its part of QLD history, this should be a public run not for profit for the the community. As with every thing else as soon as something that was originally for the community is privatised it becomes too expensive as it is changed to become a profitable business.
Dave Snow AUSTRALIA
The government tends to outsource everything now days this historic site should not be under should not be under the control of just 1 person make it fair for everyone queensland owns it. let's keep it . I say no to privatisation
Stephen Green AUSTRALIA
Previously employed in Queensland Prisons and believe that this icon is not being effectively utilised for the public good at present.
Andrew Murray BRAY PARK, AUSTRALIA
History and tradition belong to the people and not a private entity
Jeff Campbell ESK, AUSTRALIA
The Public should be able to enjoy the local heritage, without having to pay large amounts to see it
Attila Kaldy AUSTRALIA
Compared to most countries we lack our own heritage. This is just another act of severing another historical place from our community
Phyllis Hunt GYMPIE, AUSTRALIA
I believe we should maintain the integrity of our past. We are losing too much, or people are changing the facts! I am also a former
Gillian Carter AUSTRALIA
The Ghost Tours hogging the entire interim opening is really just wrong on many levels. I would prefer to see the diverse range of options as other similar sites around Australia. An absolute bloody shame!!!!
Peter Alleman AUSTRALIA
It is a publicly owned Qld historical iconic site and should be available to all and not be there for private profit.
Nathan James PARKINSON, AUSTRALIA
Privatisation of some of Queensland's most historic monuments is completely unacceptable. The Newman government should hang their heads in shame if this goes ahead!
Vanessa Lycho AUSTRALIA
its part of qlds history and shouldn't be turned into a money making machine
Sharon Kirk AUSTRALIA
there are not many things left that are available to the public (tours etc), and this place has a lot of history. We moved from NZ and knew about it before we even thought about moving to Australia!!
Rachael Hodgen AUSTRALIA
Because the Gaol belongs to all Queenslanders. No one individual should be able to profit from this historical site
Maureen Young BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Qld's historical sites belong to the public.
Des Lee AUSTRALIA
Family worked there
Phyllis Hunt GYMPIE, AUSTRALIA
I believe we should maintain the integrity of our past. We are losing too much, or people are changing the facts! I am also a former
Gillian Carter AUSTRALIA
The Ghost Tours hogging the entire interim opening is really just wrong on many levels. I would prefer to see the diverse range of options as other similar sites around Australia. An absolute bloody shame!!!!
Peter Alleman AUSTRALIA
It is a publicly owned Qld historical iconic site and should be available to all and not be there for private profit.
Nathan James PARKINSON, AUSTRALIA
Privatisation of some of Queensland's most historic monuments is completely unacceptable. The Newman government should hang their heads in shame if this goes ahead!
Vanessa Lycho AUSTRALIA
its part of qlds history and shouldn't be turned into a money making machine
Sharon Kirk AUSTRALIA
there are not many things left that are available to the public (tours etc), and this place has a lot of history. We moved from NZ and knew about it before we even thought about moving to Australia!!
Rachael Hodgen AUSTRALIA
Because the Gaol belongs to all Queenslanders. No one individual should be able to profit from this historical site
Maureen Young BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Qld's historical sites belong to the public.
Des Lee AUSTRALIA
Family worked there
Candice Sellwood BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
This is Queensland's heritage, not a place for one person to make profit out of.
Tracey Olivieri AUSTRALIA
The Gaol should be available to everyone - not just one greedy businessman
Thanks everybody. After all the idiocy and deceit surrounding the Boggo Road decision, my faith in humanity is being restored.