Frog’s Hollow

Juvenile Justice

The problems of juvenile justice, offending and punishment dominate current affairs stories today. Kids are out of control, people call for harsher penalties and naming of juvenile offenders. I think those calling for a return to the Good Old Days of discipline would be very surprised if they examined that allegedly golden era a littleContinue reading “Juvenile Justice”

Brisbane’s “Frog’s Hollow” district was a low, flood-prone and poorly drained neighbourhood around Albert Street, running from Elizabeth Street to Alice Street and the Botanical Gardens. It remained a famous nuisance throughout the 19th century, defying repeated attempts to fill in and drain the streets. Stagnant rainwater pooled there and turned a bright algal green,Continue reading “Frog’s Hollow”