Dutton Park, Queensland
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Dutton Park is a suburb of Brisbane
, Australia
located 5 km south of the Brisbane CBD
. The suburb is predominantly residential, with some light industrial and commercial areas.
The name Dutton comes from Charles Boydell Dutton, the Queensland
Minister for Lands from 1883 to 1887, who created the recreation reserve in 1884. This became known as 'Dutton's Park', a name which was later applied to surrounding estates, a school (originally known as the "Jail School") and a railway station before becoming the name of the suburb.
, opposite from St Lucia
. The site slopes down from Gladstone Road with an average gradient of 0.026.
). The cemetery was reserved in 1866 and is Brisbane's oldest surviving municipal cemetery. The former Boggo Road Gaol
was located in the suburb and the remaining structure is now a historical museum.
On 17 December 2006, the Eleanor Schonell Bridge
was opened, linking the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland
with southern Brisbane. The area is a popular place for picnics and tranquil riverside walks along the banks of the Brisbane River
.
On 2 July 1883 the Boggo Road Gaol
opened, firstly serving as a holding place for prisoners who were to be transported to St Helena Island
but by 1989 housed over 300 prisoners. In 1093 a separate structure was opened adjacent to the main prison to house the female prisoners. After a Queensland Government inquiry into the living conditions of the inmates the female section of the prison was closed in 1989 with the male section closing in 1992 and later being demolished in 1996.
Between 1901 and 1969 the suburb was served by electric tram
s. Tram services operated along Gladstone Road and Annerley Road, with a connecting line to the Ipswich Road
tram depot along Cornwall Street. J.S. Badger, owner of the Brisbane Tramway Company, developed the Dutton Park recreation reserve in order to increase patronage on the trams. For several years from 1908, open-air movie and variety shows known as 'Continentals' were held at the park, and proved enormously popular, drawing up to 5,000 people a night.
Between 1912 and 1927 a tram depot was located in Lang Street (now Tamar Street).
bus routes 192, 196, 197 and 198 served the suburb along Gladstone Road. Annerley Road to the City (via the Busway) is served by routes 105, 107, 108, 109, 116 and 202. With the opening of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge
and the Boggo Road Busway which opened on 3 August 2009 the suburb has become a major hub for the Brisbane City Busway
as well as the terminating point for the Boggo Road Busway.
By Train, Dutton park is served by the Dutton Park Railway Station
which lies on the Beenleigh/Ferny Grove Line.
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
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located 5 km south of the Brisbane CBD
Brisbane central business district
The Brisbane central business district , sometimes referred to as the city, is a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and is located on a point on the northern bank of the Brisbane River. The triangular shaped area is bounded by the Brisbane River to the east, south and west...
. The suburb is predominantly residential, with some light industrial and commercial areas.
The name Dutton comes from Charles Boydell Dutton, the Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
Minister for Lands from 1883 to 1887, who created the recreation reserve in 1884. This became known as 'Dutton's Park', a name which was later applied to surrounding estates, a school (originally known as the "Jail School") and a railway station before becoming the name of the suburb.
Geography
Dutton Park lies on a ridge to the east of the Brisbane RiverBrisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
, opposite from St Lucia
St Lucia, Queensland
St Lucia is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 4 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is bordered on three sides by the Brisbane River and is dominated by the main campus of the University of Queensland.-History:...
. The site slopes down from Gladstone Road with an average gradient of 0.026.
Attractions
The suburb is dominated by Dutton Park, which includes a large recreation area and public cemetery (colloquially known as Dutton Park Cemetery but officially known as South Brisbane CemeterySouth Brisbane Cemetery
The South Brisbane Cemetery is a heritage-listed cemetery located in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, adjacent to the Brisbane River. It is adjacent to Dutton Park and consequently is often called Dutton Park Cemetery. The cemetery was established in 1866 and remained in active use until the...
). The cemetery was reserved in 1866 and is Brisbane's oldest surviving municipal cemetery. The former Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol was a notorious Australian prison located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The site is the only surviving intact gaol in Queensland that reflects penological principles of the 19th century...
was located in the suburb and the remaining structure is now a historical museum.
On 17 December 2006, the Eleanor Schonell Bridge
Eleanor Schonell Bridge
The Eleanor Schonell Bridge, better known as the Green Bridge, is a 390-metre -long cable-stayed bridge which crosses the Brisbane River between Dutton Park and the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus. Its deck is 185 metres long, 20 metres wide and about 18 metres above the river's surface...
was opened, linking the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, is a public university located in state of Queensland, Australia. Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in the nation...
with southern Brisbane. The area is a popular place for picnics and tranquil riverside walks along the banks of the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
.
History
Development in the suburb was slow because of difficult terrain, and the fact that a large part of the area was surveyed for government reserves by HC Rawnsley in 1863. In 1884, the South Coast railway line was built, which included a station at Dutton Park. In 1886, the Dutton Park State School was opened.On 2 July 1883 the Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol was a notorious Australian prison located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park, an inner southern suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The site is the only surviving intact gaol in Queensland that reflects penological principles of the 19th century...
opened, firstly serving as a holding place for prisoners who were to be transported to St Helena Island
St Helena Island National Park
St Helena Island is an island in Queensland, Australia, 21 km east of Brisbane in Moreton Bay. Originally used as a prison, it is now a national park. Named Noogoon by the Australian Aborigines, it was renamed St Helena after an aboriginal named Napoleon was exiled there in 1826. The island...
but by 1989 housed over 300 prisoners. In 1093 a separate structure was opened adjacent to the main prison to house the female prisoners. After a Queensland Government inquiry into the living conditions of the inmates the female section of the prison was closed in 1989 with the male section closing in 1992 and later being demolished in 1996.
Between 1901 and 1969 the suburb was served by electric tram
Tram
A tram is a passenger rail vehicle which runs on tracks along public urban streets and also sometimes on separate rights of way. It may also run between cities and/or towns , and/or partially grade separated even in the cities...
s. Tram services operated along Gladstone Road and Annerley Road, with a connecting line to the Ipswich Road
Ipswich Road, Brisbane
Ipswich Road is one Brisbane's main roads connecting Brisbane to the nearby city of Ipswich, via the Ipswich Motorway. Logan Road, Pacific Motorway, and Beaudesert Road are the other major roads in the south of Brisbane. The road was an important transport route in 19th century Brisbane...
tram depot along Cornwall Street. J.S. Badger, owner of the Brisbane Tramway Company, developed the Dutton Park recreation reserve in order to increase patronage on the trams. For several years from 1908, open-air movie and variety shows known as 'Continentals' were held at the park, and proved enormously popular, drawing up to 5,000 people a night.
Between 1912 and 1927 a tram depot was located in Lang Street (now Tamar Street).
Demographics
In 2006, Dutton Park had 41.1% of residents born overseas and 34.7% of residents speaking a language other than English. The Most common languages with exception of English were Greek 6.1%, Vietnamese 2.7%, Italian 1.5%, Tongan 1.1% and Arabic 0.9%.Transport
By Bus, Brisbane TransportBrisbane Transport
Brisbane Transport is a business unit of Brisbane City Council, operating suburban and urban bus services under the TransLink integrated public transport scheme in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. The origins of Brisbane Transport can be seen as far back as 1885 when horse...
bus routes 192, 196, 197 and 198 served the suburb along Gladstone Road. Annerley Road to the City (via the Busway) is served by routes 105, 107, 108, 109, 116 and 202. With the opening of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge
Eleanor Schonell Bridge
The Eleanor Schonell Bridge, better known as the Green Bridge, is a 390-metre -long cable-stayed bridge which crosses the Brisbane River between Dutton Park and the University of Queensland's St Lucia campus. Its deck is 185 metres long, 20 metres wide and about 18 metres above the river's surface...
and the Boggo Road Busway which opened on 3 August 2009 the suburb has become a major hub for the Brisbane City Busway
Brisbane Transport
Brisbane Transport is a business unit of Brisbane City Council, operating suburban and urban bus services under the TransLink integrated public transport scheme in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. The origins of Brisbane Transport can be seen as far back as 1885 when horse...
as well as the terminating point for the Boggo Road Busway.
By Train, Dutton park is served by the Dutton Park Railway Station
Dutton Park railway station, Brisbane
Dutton Park Station is a railway station on the Beenleigh Line of Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Queensland Rail City network.It is in Zone 2 of the TransLink integrated public transport system.-Services by platform:-External links:***...
which lies on the Beenleigh/Ferny Grove Line.