The Longest Gallows Speech in Queensland History

Learn about the extraordinary 1912 execution of murderer George Silva at Boggo Road prison - the longest gallows speech in Queensland history.

This story can be read at 'A Scaffold High'.

George D Silva, 1912. (Qld State Archives)

140kph Winds vs the South Brisbane Cemetery

See some of the damage caused by falling trees in the South Brisbane Cemetery during a massive storm in November 2014.

This story can be found at 'South Brisbane Cemetery'.

South Brisbane Cemetery, November 2014. (T. Olivieri)