Meet Jack Sim - Nundah Library
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Meet Jack Sim - Nundah Library

Date & time
Wed 28 May 2025
5:00pm to 6:00pm
Add to Calendar 2025-05-28 17:00 2025-05-28 18:00 Australia/Brisbane Meet Jack Sim - Nundah Library From its opening in 1883 to its official closure in 1992 thirty years ago, Boggo Road Gaol created drama. In the 1980s it was the scene of escapes, riots, hunger-strikes and roof-top protests. While the last years of Boggo Road resulted in nationwide notoriety, its past has been long in time. Join author and heritage tourism operator Jack Sim as he shares his 25 years association with Boggo Road Gaol. Books will be available for purchase, or bring your copy from home to be signed. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor&rsquo;s Writers in Residence series. Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-jack-sim-nundah-library-tickets-1247635624739?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">Eventbrite </a>or call the library. Nundah Library, 1 Bage Street (via Primrose Lane), Nundah
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Age

Young adults, Adults (30+), Seniors.

Cost

Free

From its opening in 1883 to its official closure in 1992 thirty years ago, Boggo Road Gaol created drama. In the 1980s it was the scene of escapes, riots, hunger-strikes and roof-top protests. While the last years of Boggo Road resulted in nationwide notoriety, its past has been long in time.

Join author and heritage tourism operator Jack Sim as he shares his 25 years association with Boggo Road Gaol.

Books will be available for purchase, or bring your copy from home to be signed. Presented as part of the Lord Mayor’s Writers in Residence series.

Bookings essential. To reserve your place, visit Eventbrite or call the library.

Venue

Nundah Library, 1 Bage Street (via Primrose Lane), Nundah

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