Where The Name "Boggo" Came From

Boggo

English - October 01, 2018 07:23 - 21 minutes - 21.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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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.