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The Houdini of Boggo Road | Brisbane News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
Arthur ‘Slim’ Halliday, the Houdini of Boggo Road, pulled off one of Australia’s most legendary jailbreaks in 1946—this time with a flawless plan, a loyal crew, and a taxi ride to freedom. After escaping twice before, he turned his cunning to the storeroom, befriending a key insider and securing a murderer’s financial muscle. Their escape was smooth, their getaway clever, and their capture oddly poetic—surrendered by teen fishermen in the mangroves. Though he’d made a name as a prison-breaker, Halliday’s tale later became a literary sensation, turning a convict into Brisbane folklore. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b5fb56c10719ceab