Boundary street reason for names courier mail

A great question about the history of Brisbane!

Boundary Street in Brisbane's CBD was named after the boundary between the original town of Brisbane and the surrounding rural areas. The street was originally known as "Boundary Road" and was named in 1842, when the town was still a small settlement.

At that time, the boundary between the town and the surrounding countryside was marked by a fence, which ran along the present-day alignment of Boundary Street. The fence was erected in the early 1840s to define the limits of the town and to prevent livestock from straying into the town.

The Courier-Mail, on the other hand, is a daily newspaper that was first published in Brisbane in 1882. The newspaper was founded by James O'Neil, who had previously worked as a journalist for the Brisbane Courier, a rival newspaper.

The name "Courier-Mail" was chosen because it reflected the newspaper's aim to provide a comprehensive and timely report of news and events, both locally and internationally. The word "Courier" referred to the newspaper's role as a messenger or carrier of news, while "Mail" referred to the postal service, which was an important means of communication at the time.

Over time, the Courier-Mail has become one of the most widely read and respected newspapers in Queensland, known for its in-depth coverage of local and national news, as well as its sports and entertainment sections.