is a representation of his significance. Blackall was born on the 1st of May 1809, and he became the Governor of Brisbane 1868. In his time being Governor he was respected and loved by the local community. On the 2nd of January 1871 he passed away from a terrible illness in which because of this he had only been the Governor of Brisbane for three years. Before he had died the Government had decided that they would put a side a cemetery reserve which is now known as the Toowong Cemetery. Blackall was the first person to be buried in the cemetery and he had chosen the highest point in the cemetery. His current position is able to be seen from the surrounding roads, the reason for this is because he had made a major impact in Brisbane in the time. His monument is based in an expensive area which not the everyday person would be able to afford, this shows that he was wealthy and he wanted to be remembered as part of the community forever. In summury Governor Blackall was a very special memeber of the Brisbane community and by this he was awarded such a special monument which will always be significant in Brisbane's History. 
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| Governor Blackall's Monument at the Toowoong Cemetery |
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