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    The careers of Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh, but also touching on other Underbelly - Razor characters - Frank Green. Nellie Cameron, Norman Bruhn, Squizzy Taylor, Snowy Cutmore etc.

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  1. MATILDA DEVINE CHARGED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 15 January 1932 p 6 Article
    Before Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday. Matilda Devine. 32, domestic, appeared on charges of having used indecent language in Oxford-street, end with ... 61 words
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  2. MATILDA DEVINE. Scene After Sentence.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 5 March 1932 p 10 Article
    Matilda Devine, at the Central Police Court yesterday, was sentenced by Mr. Nott, S.M., to six months' goal for consorting. As she was being led along the court corridor to the cells ... 80 words
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  3. HOTEL DISTURBANCE. Matilda Devine Fined.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 25 April 1931 p 6 Article
    Matilda Devine was charged before Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., at the Central Police Court with having assaulted Elsie Conway on April 6. ... 131 words
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  4. POLICE COURTS. MATILDA DEVINE REMANDED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 2 December 1931 p 6 Article
    At the Central Police Courst yesterday Mat[?] Devine, 34, and Rene Thompson, 34, were remanded until March 1, 1932, on a consorting charge. Both were allowed ball of £20. ... 683 words
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  5. PRISON SENTENCE FOR MATILDA DEVINE
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 1 July 1941 p 6 Article
    Matilda Devine, 42, of Palmer Street, East Sydney, was sentenced to three months' gaol by Mr. Mahony, S.M., in the Central Police Court yesterday ... 80 words
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  6. MATILDA DEVINE. Sentenced for Theft.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 23 April 1931 p 6 Article
    At the Central Police Court yesterday Matilda Devine, 32, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment on a charge of having stolen £2, the property of George Hudson, at ... 134 words
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  7. MATILDA DEVINE. Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 25 February 1932 p 6 Article
    Matilda Devine appealed to Judge Curlewts, in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court. Queen's Square, yesterday, against her conviction, and the sentence of one month's imprisonment, ... 123 words
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  8. MATILDA DEVINE REMANDED. PROMISE TO LEAVE AUSTRALIA
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 6 February 1930 p 8 Article
    When the charge against Matilda Devine, who was being prosecuted under the Consorting Act, was mentioned, Mr. Berne (for Devine) said that she was prepared to return ... 180 words
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  9. MATILDA DEVINE Agrees to be Bound Over.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 October 1931 p 10 Article
    Matilda Devine, 32, appeared before Mr. Shepherd, S.M., at the Central Police Court yesterday on a consorting charge. She entered a plea of not guilty. Mr. Shepherd, ... 123 words
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  10. QUARTER SESSIONS APPEAL. (Before Judge White.) MATILDA DEVINE'S SENTENCE REDUCED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 24 May 1932 p 5 Article
    Matilda Devine, 34, appealed to Judge White in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court yesterday against her conviction and sentence of six months' imprisonment imposed upon her by ... 148 words
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  11. MATILDA DEVINE. Sentenced in Melbourne. NOTICE OF APPEAL GIVEN. MELBOURNE, Thursday.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 9 February 1934 p 15 Article
    In the City Court to-day, Mary Davis, also known as Matilda or "Tilly" Devine, of Sydney, and Dorothy Phillips, also known as Dolly Quinn, were sentenced to 12 months' and six ... 350 words
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  12. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 21 December 1923 p 6 Article
    No. 1 Court.—Elizabeth Mills, larceny; Jack Perriotte, larceny. No. 2 Court.—Walter Lee, stealing; Matilda Devine and Elsie Kay, attempt to steal from the person. ... 26 words
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  13. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 12 May 1925 p 6 Article
    Charles Er[?]e Cooper, attempt to break and enter with intent, assault a constable; William Henry Lovelock, break, enter, and steal; Matilda Devine, maliciously wounding. ... 26 words
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  14. SYDNEY QUAUTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 26 May 1925 p 6 Article
    No. 1 Court.—Matilda Devine, maliciously wounding; Edward William Norman and Keith Fisher, conspiracy to defraud. No. 2 Court.—Harvey George Crow, stealing; Stephen ... 40 words
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  15. TILLY' DEVINE ON MURDER ATTEMPT CHARGE SYDNEY, Tuesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Wednesday 21 February 1945 p 3 Article
    Matilda Mary (Tilly) Devine was before the Central Court to-day charged with attempted murder and was remanded to March 6 on £400 ... 61 words
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  16. WOUNDED BY RAZOR. WOMAN CHARGED. SYDNEY, March 23.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Tuesday 24 March 1925 p 15 Article
    At the Central Police Court to-day Matilda Devine was remanded on a charge of having maliciously wounded Sidney Cork, who, it is stated, was cut with a ... 57 words
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  17. DISORDERLY HOUSE DECLARED SYDNEY, Thursday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Friday 18 June 1943 p 4 Article
    Acting on a police application, Justice Street has signed an order declaring-premises occupied by Mrs. Matilda Devine, in Palmer Street, Sydney, to ... 161 words
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  18. Matilda Devine, criminal record number 659LB, 27 May 1925. State Reformatory for Women, Long Bay, NSW
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    Matilda Devine, criminal record number 659LB, 27 May 1925. State Reformatory for Women, Long Bay, NSW
  19. APPEALS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 5 November 1924 p 10 Article
    The following appeals against magistrates' convictions and orders will be heard in No. 2 Industrial Arbitration Court, Queen's-square—At 10 a.m.: Betty Welsh, offensive behaviour; Matilda Devine, riotous ... 39 words
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  20. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 25 October 1923 p 6 Article
    No. 1 Courts Benjamin Simpson, breaking, entering, and stealing, Louis Slulys, larceny; Matilda Devine, maliciously wounding. No. 2 Court: Herbert Robert Stanley, breaking, ... 39 words
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  21. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 18 December 1923 p 6 Article
    No. 1 Court.—Edward Charles Gordon Homer, receiving: Frederick M'Loughlin, stealing: Alfred William Trenbolme, inflicting grievous bodily harm. No. 2 Court.—James Dudley Green, false prefences; ... 42 words
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  22. Devine, Matilda Mary (1900-1970)
    brothel keeper; prostitute; madam
  23. Leigh, Kathleen Mary Josephine (1881-1964)
    prisoner; prostitute; sly-grog operator; underworld figure; crime entrepreneur
  24. "Tilly" freed
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Saturday 15 December 1951 p 3 Article
    MELBOURNE, Friday.—-Matilda (Tilly) Devine, 62. of Sydney, was released from Pentridge Gaol, Melbourne on the order of the ... 58 words
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  25. DEVINE DISCHARGED. WIFE WITHDRAWS CHARGE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 January 1931 p 10 Article
    Matilda Devine stated at the Central Police Court yesterday that she would not give evidence against her husband, James Edward Devine, 39, who was charged with shooting ... 91 words
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  26. CHARGE OF STEALING.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 20 April 1931 p 14 Article
    Darlinghurst police on Saturday night arrested Tilly Devine on a charge of having stolen from a man. She was taken to Central police station, and later was admitted to £20 ... 33 words
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  27. CHARGE IS WITHDRAWN AGAINST TILLY DEVINE HAS LEFT THE COUNTRY Sydney, Wednesday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 12 March 1930 p 1 Article
    The name of Matilda Devine on a charge of consorting was called on at the Central Police Court to-day, but Sergeant Hart said: "I am informed ... 64 words
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  28. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 22 September 1924 p 7 Article
    No. 1 Court.—Chung, Lum breaking, entering, and stealing; James Devine and Matilda Devine, malicious damage to property; William Dunn, breaking, entering, and stealing; Hugh Shirley, ... 72 words
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  29. Tilly Devine To Celebrate
    Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) Monday 24 December 1951 p 4 Article
    SYDNEY, December 22. — Mrs Matilda Parson (Tilly Devine), fresh cut of a Melbourne gaol, will throw one of ... 69 words
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  30. HIT WITH SHOE Witness Attacked By Woman VIOLENT SCENE IN COURT SYDNEY, Friday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Saturday 13 June 1931 p 4 Article
    There was a violent scene at the Quarter Sessions Appeals Court today when the appeal of Matilda Devine against her conviction and ... 105 words
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  31. AN ALLEGED ATTEMPT AT WIFE MURDER CASE IS DISMISSED Sydney, Friday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Friday 16 January 1931 p 2 Article
    James Devine, on remand, appeared at the Central Police Court to-day charged with attempting to shoot his wife, Matilda Devine, with intent to ... 67 words
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  32. CASE AGAINST TILLY DEVINE FAILS
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 13 October 1943 p 10 Article
    Matilda Devine, 45, was acquitted at the Quarter Sessions yesterday of having assaulted Ellen Monica Grimison on June 14 at Sydney[?] causing ... 77 words
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  33. ALLEGED THEFT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 6 February 1929 p 14 Article
    Matilda Devine was committed for trial from the Central Police Court yesterday on a charge of having stolen £15 from Robert Powell on January 27. Ball of £30 was ... 61 words
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  34. HUSBAND CHARGED. ALLEGED TO HAVE SHOT AT WIFE. SYDNEY, January 9.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Saturday 10 January 1931 p 22 Article
    James Edward Devine (39), fruiterer, was charged in the Central Police Court to-day, before Mr. Williams, S.M., with shooting at Matilda Devine, ... 173 words
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  35. REMOVED FROM COURT "Tilly" Devine Screams at Bench SYDNEY. Wednesday
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Thursday 23 April 1931 p 2 Article
    When Matilda ("Tilly") Devine, 32, was sentenced to a month's imprisonment at the Central Court, to-day, for stealing £2 from George Hudson, she ... 67 words
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  36. SEVENTEEN STITCHES. Sydney, March 23.
    Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Tuesday 24 March 1925 p 5 Article
    At the Central. Police Court, Matilda Devine was remanded on a charge of having maliciously wounded Sidney Cork, who it is stated was ... 58 words
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  37. SLASHED WITH RAZOR. SYDNEY, March 23.
    Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) Tuesday 24 March 1925 p 9 Article
    At the Central Polcie Court to-day Matilda Davine ws remanded on a charge of having maliejously wounded Sidney Cork, who, it is stated, was cut ... 61 words
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  38. QUARTER SESSIONS APPEAL (Before Judge White.) APPEAL ALLOWED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 6 October 1932 p 6 Article
    Matilda Devine appealed against her conviction and fine of £2 imposed upon her by Mr. Flynn, S.M., at the Central Police Court on September 1 on a charge of maliciously ... 79 words
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  39. WOMEN FIGHT In Police Courtyard SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tuesday 16 July 1929 p 2 Article
    A few minutes after James Devine, 37, was fined £50 for being in possession of an unlicensed pistol there was a scuffie in the courtyard of the ... 98 words
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  40. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 15 August 1929 p 7 Article
    Edward Allan Mason, render fraudulent return of farm produce; William Buchanan, false pietcnces; Harry Manley Schoer, break, enter, and steal. APPEALS. ... 80 words
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  41. THEFT CHARGE DISMISSED. No Evidence Offered Against Women.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 16 May 1939 p 7 Article
    Matilda Devine, 40, domestic, and Kathleen Clelland, 33, domestic, were discharged at the Central Police Court yesterday when the police said that they had no evidence to offer against ... 85 words
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  42. PAYMENT OF BOND. Mrs. Devine's Application.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 28 May 1932 p 10 Article
    At the Quarter Sessions Court Matilda Devine asked for time to pay £20, representing a bond into which she had entered for the appearance of a man who had appealed ... 105 words
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  43. MALICIOUS WOUNDING. Woman Sentenced. Sydney, May 26
    The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Wednesday 27 May 1925 p 9 Article
    Matilda Devine, a stylishly dressed young woman, was to-day sentenced on a charge of having maliciously wounded Sydney Thomas Corke, at Sydney on ... 113 words
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  44. HOUSE DECLARED DISORDERLY ACTION UNDER NEW STATE LAW
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 18 June 1943 p 7 Article
    On an affidavit by Inspector Courtney, chief of the Sydney Police Vice Squad, premises occupied by Mrs. Matilda (Tilly) Devine at Palmer ... 204 words
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  45. Obscene Langage.
    Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Monday 19 October 1936 p 6 Article
    Failing to appear to answer a charge of having used obscene language in Grafion-street, Tilly Devine (36) had her bail of ... 43 words
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  46. GANGSTER'S WIFE ARRESTED.
    Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 5 July 1934 p 26 Article
    Matilda ("Tilly") Devine (32), wife of the notorious Sydney gangster[?] Jimmy Devine, was arrested at Kalgoorlie today on a charge of being an idle and disorderly ... 62 words
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  47. NO CASE AGAINST WOMAN ON INTENT TO MURDER CHARGE
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 31 March 1945 p 4 Article
    Matilda (Tilly) Mary Devine, 44, domestic duties, was discharged in Central Police Court, Sydney, on Thursday on a charge of having shot ... 67 words
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  48. WOMAN IS REMANDED ON CHARGE OF MURDER Sydney, Friday
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Friday 28 March 1930 p 1 Article
    In the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon Kathleen Barry, formerly Kate Leigh (40). domestic duties, was charged with having ... 44 words
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  49. Kate Leigh Arrested
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 31 March 1949 p 1 Article
    Police last night arrested Kate Leigh, or Kathleen Barry, 56, a well-known Sydney identity. ... 75 words
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  50. Noted Underworld Character Bankrupt
    Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954) Friday 2 April 1954 p 6 Article
    SYDNEY, April 1.—A Sydney underworld character, the former Kate Leigh, of Surry Hills, was made ... 62 words
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  51. TWO YEARS' GAOL. Woman Flouts Judge's Order. SYDNEY, August 2.
    Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 3 August 1933 p 8 Article
    Became she flouted Judge Curlewis' order to remain 200 miles from Sydney for five years, Kathleen Barry, or Kate Leigh, was to-day ... 68 words
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  52. House Named Disorderly
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 5 August 1953 p 7 Article
    Mr. Acting Justice Myers yesterday declared premises in Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, owned by Kathleen ... 125 words
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  53. SURRY HILLS SHOOTING. CONSIDERED JUSTIFIED. Woman Not Guilty of Murder.
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Wednesday 9 April 1930 p 11 Article
    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—After having heard evidence of the circumstances in which John William Prendergast was killed at Surry Hills, Sydney, on March 27, the ... 181 words
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  54. ALLEGED ASSAULT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 9 April 1930 p 14 Article
    Joseph Dudley Prendergast, 21, a restaurant proprietor; Albert Edward Christian George Runnalls, 32, labourer; and Fred. Sydney Lee, 42, engineer, appeared on remand at the ... 81 words
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  55. SLY GROG FINES
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 2 December 1952 p 7 Article
    Mr. R. M. Stewart, S.M., in the Licensing Court yesterday fined Mrs. Kathleen Barry (also known as Kate Leigh) ... 45 words
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  56. POLICE HAUL Five Arrests For Shop Robbery SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tuesday 31 January 1933 p 1 Article
    At the Parramatta Court to-day, Kathleen Barry, alias Kate Leigh, whom the police prosecutor described as "notorious," Walter Saari, 36, a ... 115 words
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  57. ATTACK ON POLICE "No Warrant"
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 1 April 1949 p 4 Article
    Police had broken into premises without a search warrant, Mr. P. N. Roach, solicitor, alleged in Central Court ... 129 words
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  58. DOVEY FIGHTS SLY GROG CASE
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 9 July 1952 p 2 Article
    Sydney.—Mr. W. R. Dovey, Q.C., senior counsel assisting the Royal Commission on Liquor, appeared for well-known Sydney figure Kathleen Barry ("Kate Leigh?") on a ... 146 words
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  59. SYDNEY QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 8 July 1938 p 6 Article
    Aubrey McLe[?]d Tho[?] fraudulently omit to account for money re[?]ved (for plea only); Ronald Bruce Hayes, caus[?] letter to be delivered demanding money wi[?] menaces (for plea only); ... 71 words
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  60. WOMAN BOUND OVER Detective Speaks For Her HER GOOD SIDE SYDNEY, Saturday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Saturday 3 June 1933 Edition: SPORT EDITION p 5 Article
    A well known Sydney character, Kathleen Barry, alias Kate Leigh, found a champion in a detective when she appeared with two men on ... 217 words
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  61. IN TWO COURTS ON ONE DAY
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 27 May 1947 p 4 Article
    Kathleen Barry (known as Kate Leigh) appeared in two courts yesterday on liquor charges. In the Licensing Court she was ... 169 words
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  62. Woman Locks Squad Chief In Bedroom SYDNEY, April 23.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Friday 24 April 1953 p 3 Article
    A well known Sydney woman today told Quarter Sessions Appeals Court how she had locked the ... 261 words
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  63. LAW COURT REPORTS WITNESS SAYS KATE LEIGH IS PROUD TYPE
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 1 October 1954 p 8 Article
    Mrs. Kathleen Ryan— formerly Kate Leigh—was the "proud type," a witness told the Registrar in ... 370 words
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  64. UNDERWORLD CRIME IN SURRY HILLS Wounded Man's Death FOUR ARRESTS MADE SYDNEY, Thursday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Friday 28 March 1930 p 3 Article
    Extraordinary circumstances appear to have led up to the death of John William Prendergast, who was found in A lane-way at the rear of a shop ... 665 words
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  65. LABOUR EXCHANGE Denial of Charges SYDNEY, Tuesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Wednesday 19 December 1934 p 1 Article
    The Minister for Labour and Industry (Mr. Dunningham) to-day tabled in the Legislative Assembly the police report concerning the ... 174 words
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  66. Underworld Mourns Sydney "Queen" SYDNEY, Nov. 10.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Wednesday 11 November 1953 p 1 Article
    Sydney underworld "Queen"'Nellie Cameron was buried with all the pomp and ceremony of ... 312 words
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  67. GUN AFFRAY VERDICT OF MURDER Green Sent for Trial IN DALTON CASE SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tuesday 21 January 1930 p 5 Article
    The inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of Bernard Hugh Dalton, who was shot at the corner of Crown and William Street on ... 880 words
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  68. Guns Blazed in Sydney's Underworld!
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 8 July 1950 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine p 26 Article Illustrated
    There was usually a pretty girl of the underworld behind the many gun fights — and murders — in Darlinghurst, Sydney, between 1928 and 1932. ... 2882 words
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  69. Eric Baume Suggests!
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 21 November 1953 p 11 Article Illustrated
    ON January 22, 1953, only 20 persons attended the Cenotaph in Sydney to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the fall of Rabaul. ... 1852 words
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  70. POLICE COURTS. WOMAN FINED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 29 January 1932 p 8 Article
    Matilda Devine, 32, was fined £5 by Mr. MacDougall, S.M., at the Central Summons Court yesterday for having used indecent language in Oxford-street on January 15. She ... 260 words
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  71. Pomp in death for Nellie
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Wednesday 11 November 1953 p 6 Article
    SYDNEY (by teleprinter) — Sydney underworld queen Nellie Burke was buried at Botany cemetery ... 245 words
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  72. APPEALS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 1 April 1925 p 12 Article
    The following appeals against magistrates' orders and convictions will be heard at No. 3 Industrial Arbitration Court, Queen's-square:—Archibald Laing Hoggan, vagrancy; Charles Passmore, Liquor Act; Mary ... 51 words
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  73. QUARTER SESSIONS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 8 December 1921 p 6 Article
    James Edward Devine and Matilda Devine, stealing in a dwelling; Thomas James Kelly and Archibald James Hutchinson, assault and robbery; Edward Reeves, receiving stolen property; Joseph Harold ... 101 words
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  74. HUSBAND CHARGED. Alleged Attempted Murder.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 10 January 1931 p 8 Article
    James Edward Devine, 39, described as a fruiterer, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with shooting at Matilda Devine, at Maroubra, with intent to murder ... 242 words
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  75. ARSON PLOT ALLEGED IN EAST SYDNEY SYDNEY, Sunday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Monday 22 April 1946 p 3 Article
    The police are investigating four fires which occurred within close proximity to each other, but did little damage, at East Sydney last ... 71 words
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  76. MAN STABBED AT OWN DOOR
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Friday 19 January 1951 p 9 Article
    Sydney.—Eric Parsons (50), husband of Mrs. Matilda Parsons (Tilly Devine) was stabbed in the face at Maroubra. ... 127 words
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  77. TILLY DEVINE IN HOSPITAL FORMER HUSBAND CHARGED.
    Cairns Post (Qld. : 1909 - 1954) Wednesday 3 January 1951 p 5 Article
    SYDNEY, Jan. 2—In two separate courts to-day a man, and his former wife were named as defendants to charges arising from ... 162 words
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  78. "Tilly Devine" Arrested
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 7 November 1951 p 4 Article
    MELBOURNE, Tuesday— Mrs. Mary Davis, 57, of Malabar Road, Maroubra, well known in Sydney's ... 117 words
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  79. Woman in news in two courts
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Wednesday 3 January 1951 p 6 Article
    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—A womon's injuries were mentioned in two courts to-day when a man and his ex-wife ... 133 words
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  80. "A Bit Of A Blue" In The Diningroom SYDNEY, April 18.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Monday 19 April 1954 p 3 Article
    Two expensively dressed women staged a "stand up" fight in the paddock diningroom at ... 170 words
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  81. LONELY DEATH FOR "LADY" OF UNDERWORLD
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Tuesday 10 November 1953 p 6 Article
    SYDNEY, Mon.—Nellie Burke, or Cameron, one of the Sydney underworld's "fabulous characters," is dead, aged 41. The body was found in her ... 348 words
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  82. Death Of Notorious Underworld Blonde
    Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Tuesday 10 November 1953 p 4 Article
    SYDNEY.—Nellie Burke, or Cameron, one of Sydney underworld's fabulous characters, is dead, aged 41. HER body was found in her flat in Denham St., ... 336 words
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  83. UNDERWORLD CHARACTER FOUND DEAD IN FLAT SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tuesday 10 November 1953 p 1 Article
    Nellie Burke, or Cameron, one of Sydney underworld's notorious characters, is dead, at 41. ... 362 words
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  84. Tilly Devine Freed
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Saturday 15 December 1951 Edition: SPORTS EDITION p 2 Article
    Melbourne. — Tilly Devine, who was arrested at Flemington Racecourse last ... 90 words
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  85. PREMISES DISORDERLY
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 8 July 1953 p 7 Article
    Mr. Justice Dovey in Chambers in the Supreme Court yesterday, declared two premises in the city ... 103 words
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  86. NORMAN BRUHN'S DEATH CORONER OPENS INQUEST Sydney Monday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Monday 25 July 1927 p 4 Article
    The inquest, concerning the death of Norman Bruhn who died in the Sydney Hospital as the result of five bullet wounds suffered at Darlinghurst on the ... 109 words
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  87. NORMAN BRUHN'S MURDER. Police to Act Drastically. SYDNEY, Sunday.
    The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) Monday 27 June 1927 p 12 Article
    The Commissioner of Police (Mr. James Mitchell) said on Saturday that following the murder of Norman Bruhn, at Darling-hurst, he had given definite instructions ... 138 words
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  88. THE SHOOTING OF NORMAN BRUHN. THE MURDERER NOT KNOWN. Sydney, August 3.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Thursday 4 August 1927 p 15 Article
    The City Corner to-day concluded the enquiry into the circumstances of the death of Norman Bruhn, who fell fatally wounded by five bullets in a lane at ... 95 words
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  89. "SNOWY" CUTMORE.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Saturday 5 November 1927 p 5 Article Illustrated
    The other victim of the shooting, John ("Snowy") Cutmore, had the reputation of being a "two-gun man." Cutmore and Taylor were avowed enemies ... 104 words
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  90. "SQUIZZY" TAYLOR TRAGEDY Melbourne, Thursday.
    Northern Standard (Darwin, NT : 1921 - 1955) Friday 18 November 1927 p 5 Article
    Four men who were arrested in connection with the recent shooting of "Squizzy" Taylor and "Snowy" Cutmore have been released, the ... 33 words
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  91. THEY WERE SHOT DEAD
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 4 April 1952 Supplement: The Argus Magazine p 3 Article Illustrated
    PERCY NEVILLE "SQUIZZY" TAYLOR "SNOWY" CUTMORE ... 10 words
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  92. UNDERWORLD FEUDS "NELLIE CAMERON SHOT BY ACCIDENT" FRANK GREEN STILL GUARDED Sydney, Wednesday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 18 November 1931 p 1 Article
    The shooting of Nellie Cameron on Monday night was according to a woman well-known in the underworld accidental. The bullet she explains, ... 84 words
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  93. RUN TO EARTH Noted Underworld Figure NELLIE CAMERON CAPTURED SYDNEY, Wednesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Thursday 13 April 1933 p 1 Article
    Nellie Cameron, the well-known underworld figure, for whom the police have been searching for several months, was apprehended in the city ... 111 words
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  94. SHOT IN THE BACK Woman Leaves, Hospital SYDNEY. Thursday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Friday 20 November 1931 p 6 Article
    Nellie Cameron. who was shot in the ack on Monday night at Darlinghurst. left hospital to-day. ... 29 words
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  95. POLICE COURTS. WOMAN REMANDED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 1 July 1937 p 5 Article
    Nellie Cameron, 25, domestic, was remanded at the Central Police Court yesterday by Mr. Arnold, S.M., on a charge of having maliciously shot at Harry Roper, with intent ... 52 words
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  96. ALLEGED THEFT OF TIEPIN.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 13 July 1931 p 11 Article
    At the Central Police Court on Saturday, Nellie Cameron, domestic, was charged with having assaulted James Edward Devine on June 16, at Maroubra, whilst she was armed ... 117 words
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    Nellie Cameron arrested for robbing Big Jim Devine in company with Frank Green.

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  97. "Worst Woman in Sydney"
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Tuesday 30 August 1932 p 1 Article
    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Nellie Cameron (21) pleaded guilty at the Central Police Court to-day to a charge of consorting. The police prosecutor ... 69 words
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  98. UNDERWORLD FEUD Accidental Shooting SYDNEY, Wednesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Thursday 19 November 1931 p 4 Article
    The shooting of Nellie Cameron on Monday night, according to a woman well-known in the underworld, was accidental. ... 78 words
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  99. GUNMAN ESCAPES After Shooting Woman in Shoulder SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Tuesday 17 November 1931 p 1 Article
    Another outbreak of gang warfare occurred to-night when Nellie Cameron, of Dailinghurst, aged 23 years, who was accompanied by friends was shot ... 52 words
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  100. SUICIDE BY GAS
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 11 November 1953 p 11 Article
    Sydney: Underworld figure Nellie Cameron, who committed suicide on Sunday, had "died ... 201 words
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  101. "SYDNEY'S WORST WOMAN" Undertakes To Leave For a Year SYDNEY, Tuesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Wednesday 31 August 1932 p 4 Article
    When Nellie Cameron, 21, pleaded guilty at the Central Court to-day to a charge of consorting, the police prose cutor stated that she was one of the ... 73 words
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  102. GUIDO CALLETTI'S DEATH. Man Committed for Trial. BRANCH DISCHARGED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 26 September 1939 p 11 Article
    The City Coroner, Mr. Oram, yesterday committed George Allen, alias Cave, 34, labourer, for trial on a charge of having murdered Guido Calletti. ... 204 words
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  103. FATAL SHOOTING IN SYDNEY
    The Courier-Mail (Brisbane, Qld. : 1933 - 1954) Monday 7 August 1939 p 2 Article
    SYDNEY, Sunday.—Guido Calletti, 35, who was well known in Sydney's underworld, was shot in a house in Brougham Street, King's Cross ... 73 words
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  104. THEORY OF FEUD
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Tuesday 8 August 1939 Edition: HOME EDITION p 4 Article
    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Guido Calletti, aged 35 years, who was a well known, figure in Sydney's underworld, was shot in a house in Brougham Street, ... 79 words
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    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 27 February 1929 p 12 Article
    At the Central Police Court yesterday Guido Caletti, labourer, 2[?] years of age, was charged with having maliciously shot at Ernest Lyell Connolly, on the 17th inst, with ... 103 words
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  106. 6 MONTHS' GAOL FOR MAN Release Conditions Broken SYDNEY, Thursday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Thursday 23 March 1933 p 1 Article
    In the Central Court to-day Guido Calletti (24) was charged with having broken the conditions of his release from gaol, and with having ... 89 words
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  107. REMANDED ON MURDER CHARGE SYDNEY, August 10.
    Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) Friday 11 August 1939 p 10 Article
    When they were charged at the Central Police Court today with the mur der of Guido Calletti, Robert Branch, alias Jackson, 31, labourer, and George ... 85 words
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    Charged with Guido Calletti's murder

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  108. HOW "RAZOR GANG" WORKS.
    Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Monday 11 July 1927 p 6 Article Illustrated
    One slash down the face with the blade held like this, and the victim is marked for life. Sydney police are determined to stamp out this underworld gang which is ... 39 words
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    How Razor Gang works

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  109. THE RAZOR GANG Sydney, Thursday.
    Northern Standard (Darwin, NT : 1921 - 1955) Friday 1 July 1927 p 6 Article
    Harold Henry Griffiths and William Henry Simcoek, two young men, were charged with having wounded James Brown by slashing ... 51 words
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  110. RAZOR GANG ALLEGED MEMBER SENTENCED
    Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Thursday 29 March 1928 Edition: DAILY p 4 Article
    Described by the police as a well- known member of the razor gang, Thomas Heffernan (32), alias John Miller, was sentenced to six months' ... 158 words
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  111. DIES IN LUXURY HOME Razor gangster who turned to baccarat
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Friday 3 September 1948 p 5 Article
    SYDNKY, Thurs: Sydney Patrick Kelly, 48, notorious baccarat gambler and former razor gangster, died today at his ... 180 words
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  112. GREEN IS NOT GUILTY Uproar Caused by Tilly Devine SYDNEY CASE SYDNEY, Monday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Tuesday 16 August 1932 p 4 Article
    Francis Donald Green (28) was to-day acquitted in the Central Criminal Court on a charge that while armed on June 16, 1931, he ... 297 words
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  113. THE BULLETIN WEEKLY SPECIAL Guns Blazed in Sydney's Underworld!
    Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954) Saturday 9 August 1952 p 3 Article
    There was usually a pretty girl of the underworld behind the many gun rights-and murders—in Darlinghurst, Sydney, between 1928 and 1932. TURN the calendar back to 1930 and get behind ... 2991 words
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    A summary of the underworld position in Sydney in the 20s and 30s.

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  114. Man And Ex-Wife Charged
    Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) Wednesday 3 January 1951 p 4 Article
    SYDNEY, January 2.—In two separate courts today a man and his ex-wife were named as defendants to charges arising ... 151 words
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  115. WOMAN ACQUITTED.
    The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Saturday 31 March 1945 p 8 Article
    SYDNEY, March 30.—Matilda (Tilly) Mary Devine (44), domestic duties, was acquitted in the Central Police Court yesterday on a charge ... 56 words
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    Tilly Devine acquitted of attempting to kill her future husband, Eric Parsons

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  116. KATE LEIGH ARRESTED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 13 January 1932 p 14 Article
    Kate Leigh, otherwise known as Barry, was arrested by police attached to the Darlinghurst division last night, upon a warrant having been taken out by another woman, who ... 53 words
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  117. Kate Leigh Bankrupt
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Thursday 1 April 1954 p 3 Article
    Sydney: Mrs. Kathleen Ryan, formerly Kate Leigh, of Devonshire Street, Surry Hills, was made bankrupt ... 89 words
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  118. ASSAULT CHARGE Against Kate Leigh.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 10 October 1931 p 12 Article
    At the Central Summons Court yesterday Catherine Ikin instituted proceedings against Kate Leigh, or Barry, alleging that Leigh assaulted her at Woy Woy and robbed her of ... 323 words
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  119. KATE LEIGH SENT TO GAOL
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 16 March 1943 p 7 Article
    On charges of selling beer without a licence Kathleen Barry, 50, also known as Kate Leigh, and Henry John Baker, 50, labourer, both of ... 94 words
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  120. Kate Leigh On Firearms Charge.
    Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954) Tuesday 24 November 1953 p 1 Article
    SYDNEY. November 23.— The well known Sydney underworld character Kate Leigh (69) was charged in Central Court to-day with having carried in ... 112 words
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  121. Kate Leigh Says She Is 'Broke'
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 4 August 1954 p 8 Article
    Mrs. Kathleen Ryan, formerly Kate Leigh, of Surry Hills, said in the Bankruptcy Court ... 292 words
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    Kate Leigh broke in 1954

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  122. KATE LEIGH Promises To Leave Australia SYDNEY, Thursday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Friday 5 February 1932 p 6 Article
    Judge Curlewis, in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court to-day, dismissed the appeal by Kate Leigh or Berry against conviction and sentence of six ... 90 words
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  123. POSSESSION OF A DRUG. CHARGE AGAINST KATE LEIGH.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 1 June 1935 p 8 Article
    At the Central Police Court, before Mr. Reed, S.M., yesterday, Kate Leigh, 48, domestic duty, was charged with having in her possession on May 21 a drug known as ... 182 words
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    Kate Leigh, possession of phenobarbitone

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  124. KATE LEIGH SENT TO GAOL FOR TWO YEARS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 2 August 1933 p 8 Article
    At the Quarter Sessions yesterday, before Judge Curlewis, Kathleen Barry, also known as Kate Leigh 44, was called up to answer for a breach of her recognisance entered into ... 299 words
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  125. MYSTERY WOMAN AT NEWCASTLE SYDNEY, Tuesday.
    The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) Wednesday 22 March 1933 p 4 Article
    A woman was smuggled out of Newcastle Hospital by two men last night, is alleged to be Nellie Cameron, an associate of Frank Green. ... 64 words
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  126. Man Says He Shot Woman
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Monday 31 March 1952 p 3 Article
    SYDNEY, Sun. — A man walked into Darlinghurst Police Station this morning and told police he had shot a woman. ... 76 words
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    The shooting of Nellie Cameron

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  127. WOMAN SHOT. Man Detained. NORMAN BRUHN'S BROTHER. MELBOURNE, Monday.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 22 January 1929 p 15 Article
    Although they worked on the case for seven hours, detectives were unable to find a motive for the wounding of a woman who gave the name of Mona Ryan aged 22. ... 97 words
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  128. MURDER OF NORMAN BRUHN WARRANTS ARE ISSUED FOR ARREST OF TWO MEN Sydney, Friday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Friday 1 July 1927 p 1 Article
    In. connection with the murder of Norman Bruhn the police yesterday issued warrants for the arrest of two men whose names are unknown. The men's ... 70 words
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  129. THE SHOOTING OF NORMAN BRUHN. MAN IN A GREY SUIT. A TAXI DRIVER'S EVIDENCE. Sydney, July 25.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Tuesday 26 July 1927 p 14 Article
    The coroner to-day held an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Norman Bruhn, who died in a hospital as the result of five bullet wounds. ... 334 words
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    Inquest into Norman Bruhn's death

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  130. THE BRUHN MURDER RAZOR GANG ACTIVE Sydney, Monday.
    Northern Standard (Darwin, NT : 1921 - 1955) Tuesday 28 June 1927 p 3 Article
    No arrest has yet been made concerning the murder of Norman Bruhn, but the police believe there will be an attempt at desperate ... 103 words
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  131. ALLEGED INTENT TO MURDER Charge Against Tobacconist Sequel to Quarrel MELBOURNE, February 15.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Monday 16 February 1931 p 7 Article
    Suffering from a bullet wound in his hip, Oscar Bruhn, 68 years, of Station Street, Carlton, was taken to the Melbourne Hospital on Saturday night. Two ... 210 words
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    Norman Bruhn's father shot

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  132. VENDETTA BETWEEN CROOKS Sydney, Friday.
    Northern Standard (Darwin, NT : 1921 - 1955) Friday 24 June 1927 p 5 Article
    Norman Bruhn, aged 32, a recent arrival from Melbourne, was shot dead in Charlotte Lane, a slum quarter, of Darlinghurst. When ... 69 words
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  133. FIVE SHOTS. Man Wounded in Sydney. SYDNEY, Wednesday.
    The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) Thursday 23 June 1927 p 9 Article
    Norman Bruhn, of Victoria, was shot in a lane off Yurong street, Darlinghurst, about 10.30 to-night, and was later admitted to Sydney Hospital in a serious ... 71 words
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  134. SURRY HILLS MURDER MORE THAN A DOZEN MEN QUESTIONED BY POLICE Sydney, Tuesday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Tuesday 28 June 1927 p 1 Article
    More than a dozen men who are known to the police were closely questioned by detectives during the week-end and asked to account in detai ... 62 words
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  135. THE "RAZOR GANG." THREE MORE GIRLS SLASHED. REFUSE TO NAME ASSAILANTS. Sydney, June 26.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Monday 27 June 1927 p 9 Article
    The police have been unable to trace the murderer of Norman Bruhn, who was shot in a lane at Darlinghurst a few days ago. The well-known "Razor Gang" at ... 108 words
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    No luck solving Norman Bruhn's murder and razor gang strikes again

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  136. SYDNEY GANG WAR. Victims' Condition.
    The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Thursday 16 May 1929 p 20 Article
    SYDNEY, May 15.—Phillip Jeffs, known as "Phil the Jew," who was seriously wounded last week in a gang feud among the Sydney underworld and whose dying ... 70 words
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    Phil the Jew wounded

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  137. PHIL THE JEW
    Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954) Thursday 8 November 1945 p 8 Article
    Well-known in Sydney's underworld many years ago, Phil Jeffs or Davis ("Phil the Jew") died in St Vincent's Hospital. ... 111 words
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    death of Phil Jeffs - Phil the Jew

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  138. UNDERWORLD CRIME. REFUSED TO GIVE ASSAILANT'S NAME SYDNEY, Friday
    The Longreach Leader (Qld. : 1923 - 1954) Friday 10 May 1929 p 16 Article
    Another underworld crime was perpetrated early yesterday morning, when Phillip Jeffs (32) was found unconscious in the road in front of his house, by a milkman. ... 73 words
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    Phil Jeffs wounded

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  139. ATTEMPTED MURDER SHEARER REMANDED. Sydney, May 28.
    Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 4 June 1929 p 29 Article
    Charged with having shot Phillip Jeffs with intent to commit murder, James Ernest Taylor, aged 28 years described as a shearer, ... 160 words
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    Man charged with shooting Phil Jeffs

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  140. DARLINGHURST FLAT CASE FIVE MEN ACQUITTED. SYDNEY, May 9.
    The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Thursday 10 May 1928 p 12 Article
    Evidence for the defence in the Darlinghurst flat case was continued to-day at the special sitting of the Central Criminal Court before Mr. Justice ... 212 words
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    Phil Jeffs

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  141. Murdered Footballer.
    Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954) Wednesday 13 November 1929 p 3 Article
    SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Hundreds of people flocked to St. Mary's Cathedral to-day to attend Requiem Mass for Bernard Hugh ("Barney.") Dalton, ... 41 words
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  142. MURDER CHARGE. Against James Devine. ARRESTED NEAR BULLI.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 5 December 1929 p 13 Article
    In a powerful motor car police went yesterday in search of James Edwin Devine, and finally, when they discovered him riding in another car near Bulli, they arrested him. ... 207 words
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    Big Jim Devine arrested for the murder of Barney Dalton

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  143. RAZOR SLASHING SYDNEY FEUD CONTINUES WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS AROUND HOUSE. Sydney, Nov. 18.
    Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 24 November 1931 p 18 Article
    Early this morning when the Port Hacking police went to the home of Walter Tomlinson (32), of Lillipilli, to investigate a razor slashing, they ... 218 words
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  144. TROUBLE AT FOOTBALL MATCH. LINE UMPIRE CHARGED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 21 May 1924 p 10 Article
    Bernard Dalton, [?]1 years of age, electrician, resl[?]g in Comber-street, Puddington, was charged at the Paddington Police Court before Mr. Blix, S.M., yesterday morning with using indecent language at ... 340 words
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    Barney Dalton gun possession

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  145. DRAMATIC SCENES. Arrest of F. D. Green. MURDER CHARGE. Wounded Man's Remarkable Story.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 4 December 1929 p 15 Article
    Swift moves by a strong posse of police, under Inspector Lynch, resulted yesterday in Francis Donald ("Frank") Green, 27. labourer, being charged with the murder of ... 1319 words
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    Frank Green arrested for Barney Dalton's murder.

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  146. THE DARLINGHURST CASE. BAIL REFUSED. Sydney, March 27.
    The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Wednesday 28 March 1928 p 13 Article
    Mr. Justice James to-day refused to grant bail to the five men charged with an assault on Ida Mavis Maddocks at Darlinghurst on March 5. ... 33 words
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    The Darlinghurst Outrage - Iva Mavis Maddocks - bail refused

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  147. CRIMINAL ASSAULT FOUR MEN CHARGED SYDNEY, Monday.
    Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Tuesday 8 May 1928 Edition: DAILY p 8 Article
    At a special sitting of the Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Campbell, to-day. Herbert Wilson (26), labourer; Frederick Goran Payne (27), ... 109 words
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    Four men charged over the Darlinghurst Outrage

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  148. DARLINGHURST HORROR. Mrs. Maddocks's Evidence. SYDNEY, Monday.
    The Register (Adelaide, SA : 1901 - 1929) Tuesday 8 May 1928 p 9 Article
    At a special sitting of the Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Campbell to-day, Herbert Wilson (26), labourer; Frederick Goran Payne (271, salesman ... 333 words
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    The Darlinghurst Outrage

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  149. SYDNEY OUTRAGE. Accused Admitted to Bail.
    The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Friday 6 April 1928 p 7 Article
    SYDNEY, April 5.—Renewed application was made to Mr. Justice James in Chambers to-day by Mr. Dovey and Mr. T. P. MacMahon, instructed by Mr. John ... 199 words
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  150. DARLINGHURST FLAT CASE STATEMENTS FROM DOCK MADE BY THE ACCUSED Sydney, Wednesday.
    Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954) Wednesday 9 May 1928 p 1 Article
    The Darlinghurst flat case was continned in the Central Criminal Court yesterday afternoon. The accused are: Leslie Heath (35), Herbert Wilson ... 612 words
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  151. FIVE MEN ACCUSED. WOMAN'S SHOCKING STORY. SYDNEY, May 7.
    The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933) Tuesday 8 May 1928 p 8 Article
    At a special sitting to-day of the Central Criminal Court before Mr. Justice Campbell, Herbert Wilson (aged 20 years, labourer), Frederick Goran Payne (27, ... 640 words
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    The Darlinghurst Outrage - the trial

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  152. DARLINGHURST ASSAULT CASE FIVE MEN CHARGED. MRS. MADDOCK'S EVIDENCE. Sydney, May 7.
    Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tuesday 15 May 1928 p 8 Article
    At a special meeting of the Central Criminal Court before. Mr. Justice Campbell to-day, Her[?]ert Wilson (26), labourer; Frederick Gordan ... 621 words
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    The Darlinghurst Outrage

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  153. THE FLAT CASE. Accused Acquitted. JURY'S VERDICT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 10 May 1928 p 6 Article
    What is known as the Darlinghurst Flat case was concluded yesterday at the special sitting of the Central Criminal Court, before Mr. Justice Campbell, at the Darlinghurst ... 2131 words
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  154. FIFTY-FIFTY CLUB. MANAGER'S ELEVENTH CONVICTION. PAID £285 IN FINES.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 4 March 1937 p 6 Article
    At the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday, Harold Walter Billington, 46, manager of the King's Bridge Club, 171 Williamstreet, known as the Fifty-Fifty Club, was ... 304 words
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    Phil Jeffs

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  155. GANG WAR. Archer in Critical Condition. POLICE HUNT PROCEEDS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 11 May 1929 p 17 Article
    William Archer, 36, of Grown-street, Surry Hills, one of the men shot during the present underworld vendetta, is now in a critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital. ... 373 words
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    2011-09-18 22:49:47.0

    Phil Jeffs shot - may die

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  156. KATE LEIGH ARRESTED. Attempted Murder Alleged.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 12 December 1931 p 6 Article
    Kate Leigh, also known as Kate Barry, a middle-aged woman, was arrested by Detectives Boswell and Ryan and others yesterday. At the Central Police Station she was ... 134 words
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    Kate Leigh arrested for attempted murder

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  157. KATE LEIGH. Robbery Charge Dismissed. DAUGHTER SENTENCED ON ANOTHER CHARGE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 October 1931 p 10 Article
    Remarking that the evidence for the prosecution did not contain that degree of credit that should be present, Mr. Laidlaw, C.S.M., at the Central Summons Court yesterday, ... 344 words
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    2011-09-18 23:00:48.0

    Kate Leigh acquitted, Eileen Leigh sentenced on another charge

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  158. FRANK GREEN Charged with Robbery Under Arms.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 16 September 1931 p 8 Article
    At the Central Police Court yesterday, Francis Donald Green, 28, William Hourigan, 23, and Nellie Cameron, 21, were charged with having robbed James Edward Devine of a ... 646 words
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    Frank Green and Nellie Cameron rob Big Jim Devine

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  159. POLICE COURTS. THEFT OF MONEY ALLEGED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 20 January 1933 p 5 Article
    Leslie Edward Jordan was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having stolen £30 from George Michael Rochford at Maroubra on December 22. ... 422 words
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    Possible theft at Jim Devine's place

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  160. DEATH OF GUIDO CALLETTI. Women's Evidence. SHOOTING IN HOUSE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 14 September 1939 p 7 Article
    Peggy Patterson, who was in a house in Brougham Street, East Sydney, when Guido Calletti, 32, a labourer, received fatal bullet wounds on August 6, told ... 841 words
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    2011-09-26 21:21:33.0

    Death of Guido Caletti

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  161. MAN FATALLY SHOT. AFFRAY IN KING'S CROSS. Underworld Feud.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 7 August 1939 p 11 Article
    Guido Calletti, about 35, who was a figure in the underworld, was fatally shot through the abdomen in a House in Brougham Street, King's Cross, last ... 304 words
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    2011-09-26 21:28:54.0

    Guido Calletti shot dead

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  162. AFFRAY IN HOUSE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 6 October 1931 p 8 Article
    When police from the Darlinghurst division were summoned to a house in Francis-street. Darlinghurst, last night, they found the interior in a state of disorder. A man complained ... 70 words
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    2011-09-26 21:30:36.0

    Kate Leigh's daughter, Eileen, charged with vagrancy

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  163. SURRY HILLS SHOOTING Man For Trial
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 18 September 1947 p 8 Article
    "I don't think the defendant would shoot me—he had no reason to do it." Eileen May Byrnes said in Central Court yesterday. ... 438 words
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    The shooting of Eileen Byrnes nee Leigh

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  164. Woman Hurt In Surry Hills Shooting
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 19 August 1947 p 4 Article
    Mrs. Eileen Byrne, 38, of O'sullivan Street," Surry Hills, was shot through the arm while sitting in the kitchen of ... 285 words
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    The shooting of Eileen Byrne nee Leigh

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  165. MURDER VERDICT. Gunman's Death. MAROUBRA SHOOTING AFFRAY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 17 August 1929 p 9 Article
    "I find that James Edward Devine did feloniously and maliciously murder George Leonard Gaffney" was the decision of the City Coroner (Mr. May) at the conclusion ... 147 words
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    2011-10-02 21:03:58.0

    Jim Devine murders George Gaffney

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  166. GANG WAR. Maroubra Duel. CORONER'S INQUIRY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 3 August 1929 p 9 Article
    "I saw a man climbing over the fence, and he said, 'This is where the — lives.... I want his blood.' " The foregoing is what James Edward Devine ... 301 words
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    2011-10-02 21:11:52.0

    Jim Devine kills Gunman Gaffney

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  167. GANG LEADER. In Possession of Pistol. SALUTARY PUNISHMENT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 27 March 1928 p 8 Article
    The indiscriminate shooting that occurred in Foveaux-street recently had a sequel in the Central Court yesterday, when Raymond Neill, known as "Gaffney, the Gunman" (27), ... 235 words
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    2011-10-02 21:19:35.0

    Gaffney the Gunman arrested

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  168. SHOT DEAD. Taxi-driver Murdered MYSTERIOUS CRIME. MAN ARRESTED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 18 June 1931 p 9 Article
    Although Frederick Moffatt, an elderly well-known taxi-cab driver, was shot dead about 8,30 o'clock on Tuesday night whilst sitting in his taxi-cab near the intersection ... 760 words
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    2011-10-02 21:28:19.0

    Jim Devine charged with the murder of a taxi-driver

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  169. GANG WAR. Man Fatally Shot. OTHERS WOUNDED. GUN DUEL AT MAROUBRA.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 19 July 1929 p 13 Article
    A bitter feud which exists amongst rival underworld gangsters resulted in a further outbreak of gunplay on Wednesday night and early yesterday morning. ... 793 words
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    2011-10-02 21:30:08.0

    George Gaffney killed outside Jim Devine's Maroubra home.

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  170. MAN SHOT DEAD. TWO WOUNDED. Underworld Warfare. MYSTERIOUS CRIMES.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 11 November 1929 p 11 Article
    So far no success has attended police efforts to apprehend the men responsible for the murder of one man, and the wounding of two others, in Crown-street, East Sydney, ... 898 words
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    2011-10-02 21:43:37.0

    Jim Devine acquitted of the murder of George "Gunman" Gaffney, called Greg Gaffney on the Underbelly mini-series

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  171. THE UNDERWORLD. Another Feud. BRUCE HIGGS BADLY SLASHED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 9 August 1929 p 11 Article
    Although he had been badly slashed with razors, Bruce Higgs, aged 22 years, who gave his address as Salisbury-road, Rose Bay, resolutely refused to supply the police with any ... 308 words
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    2011-10-02 21:45:55.0

    The slashing of Kate Leigh's associate Bruce Higgs in what Underbelly referred to as the Kellett Street Riot.

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  172. CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 9 December 1927 p 7 Article
    William Guy Higgs, murder; Hubert William Higgs and Bruce Doubleday Higgs, accessories after the fact to murder (part heard). ... 22 words
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    Bruce Higgs, an associate of Kate Leigh, and his brothers charged with murder and accessory to murder two years before the Kellett Street riot in which he was slashed badly.

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  173. THREE MEN CHARGED. BY THE POLICE.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 14 October 1927 p 11 Article
    Exactly 24 hours after the discovery of the crime three brothers were detained at the home of their parents at Salisbury-road, Rose Bay, at 6 o'clock last night, by ... 132 words
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    2011-10-02 21:59:28.0

    Kate Leigh's associate, Bruce Higgs, and his brothers, arrested over a 1927 murder.

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  174. CHARGE OF VAGRANCY. PROSECUTION FAILS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 5 February 1929 p 13 Article
    The Mountains mystery of a little more than a year ago was mentioned in the Central Police Court yesterday, when Bruce Doubleday Higgs, described as a motor driver, ... 182 words
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    Bruce Higgs, Kate Leigh's driver, acquitted of vagrancy

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  175. THE DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 14 December 1927 p 15 Article
    When the hearing was resumed the Chief Justice announced to the jury that their application for an increase in fees had been granted by the Crown Law authorities. From ... 2613 words
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    2011-10-02 22:52:08.0

    Two years before he was slashed in the Kellett Street riot, Kate Leigh's driver, Bruce Higgs and his brothers were tried over a shooting in the Blue Mountains.

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  176. MOUNTAIN MURDER. INQUEST NEXT THURSDAY. THREE ACCUSED REMANDED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 29 October 1927 p 18 Article
    Herbert William Hi[?], 36, picture theatre proprietor, William Gu[?] Higg[?], 26, [?] and Bruc[?] Dou[?]y Higgs, [?], clerk, cha[?]ged with the murder of Ronald Lachian Le[?], ... 7 words
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    Bruce Higgs, Kate Leigh's driver, and his brothers, charged with the murder of:
    22770/1927 LESLIE, RONALD L; son of THOMAS

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  177. GANG WAR. Five Injured. UNDERWORLD FEUD. More Affrays Predicted.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 10 August 1929 p 15 Article
    As reported in yesterday's second edition of the "Herald," a serious outbreak of the underworld gang war in Darlinghurst early yesterday morning resulted in five persons ... 602 words
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    2011-10-02 23:10:56.0

    The account of what the Underbelly mini-series referred to as the Kellett Street riot in which Kate Leigh's associate, Bruce Higgs, was slashed.

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  178. MURDER TRIAL. Crown Case Ending. COUNSEL REBUKED. JURORS SEEK HIGHER FEES.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 8 December 1927 p 11 Article
    The accommodation at the Central Criminal Court yesterday again proved insufficient to accommodate all those who attended to hear the evidence in the trial, before the Chief ... 1365 words
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    2011-10-02 23:30:37.0

    The continuing trial of Bruce Higgs and his brothers over a murder in the Blue Mountains, two years before the Kellett Street riot.

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  179. QUARTER SESSIONS APPEALS. (Before Judge Cohen.)
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 19 April 1929 p 7 Article
    On February 25 last Bruce Doubleday Higgs was convicted by Mr W. S. Arnott, Acting S.M.. at the Central Police Court, and lined £5. or one month's imprisonment, on a charge ... 82 words
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    2011-10-02 23:40:43.0

    A couple of months before he was slashed in the Kellett Street riots, Bruce Higgs is convicted of carrying an unlicensed pistol.

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  180. SHOOTING AFFRAYS. Underworld Feud. THREE MEN WOUNDED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 18 July 1929 p 11 Article
    Two men were wounded—one of them critically—in a shooting affray which occurred at Maroubra early this morning. A man has been arrested by the police, and ... 636 words
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    2011-10-02 23:59:47.0

    George "Gunman" Gaffney and Wally Tomlinson shot by Jim Deine outside his Maroubra home.

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  181. RAZORS AND KNIVES. THREE MEN GASHED.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Monday 16 March 1931 p 10 Article
    There was a recrudescence of razor-slashings in Sydney and suburbs on Saturday night. Three men were badly injured. One arrest was made, but as is usual in such cases the police ... 301 words
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    Jim Devine was slashed at home in 1931.

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  182. ALLEGED SHOOTING Of Sydney Devine. KINGSBURY COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 22 December 1931 p 6 Article
    The shooting of Sydney Vincent Devine at Maioubra on September 11 was the subject of a charge heard by Mr. Laidlaw, O.S.M. at the Central Police Court yesterday. Guy Neville ... 726 words
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    2011-10-03 00:38:24.0

    Sydney Devine is shot at the Maroubra home of his brother, Jim Devine.

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  183. When Chicago murder methods came to Fitzroy
    The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Saturday 11 February 1950 Supplement: The Argus Week-end Magazine p 28 Article Illustrated
    BACK IN THE dark years of the depression Melbourne had a murky and sinister underworld. A new generation ... 3074 words
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    2011-10-09 21:29:31.0

    A non-contemporaneous account

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  184. GUNS BLAZED IN SYDNEY'S UNDERWORLD!
    The Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954) Saturday 5 August 1950 Supplement: SUNDAY MAGAZINE p 22 Article Illustrated
    TURN the calendar back to 1930 and get behind the gaudy and glittering facade of King's Cross, Sydney. Behind its winking neon ... 1758 words
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    2011-10-09 21:31:05.0

    A non-contemporaneous account of the 1930s underworld in Sydney

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  185. SAFETY OF CROWN WITNESS FEARED
    Townsville Daily Bulletin (Qld. : 1885 - 1954) Thursday 28 August 1947 p 2 Article
    SYDNEY. August 27, —Charles Thompson, 47, labourer, appeared in the Central Court to-day, charged with having shot at Eileen Leigh at ... 117 words
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    2011-10-09 21:45:11.0

    Shots fired at Kate Leigh's daughter, Eileen

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  186. "Bomb" Found In Piano After Argument SYDNEY, Monday.
    Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954) Tuesday 12 March 1940 p 7 Article
    A bomb was found in a player piano at the home of Mrs. Eileen Earl at Surry Hills yesterday. Joseph Byrnes, who lives at the house, ... 106 words
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    2011-10-09 21:52:13.0

    An attempt to bomb Eileen Earl, Kate Leigh's daughter

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  187. Driving Licence Replies Cost £20
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 3 February 1954 p 6 Article
    Dulcie Johnson, of Lang Road, Centennial Park, was fined £20 in the Traffic Court yesterday for having ... 252 words
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    2011-10-23 21:16:25.0

    Dulcie Markham disqualified from driving in 1954. The article lists even more aliases than the Underbelly programme did.

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  188. Underworld Gunman Wounds Man In Street
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Friday 12 June 1953 p 1 Article
    MELBOURNE, Thursday.—Leonard ("Redda") Lewis, 33, was shot in the back in West Melbourne ... 302 words
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    2011-10-23 21:18:32.0

    Dulcie Markham's husband, Leonard Lewis, shot in the 1950s.

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  189. SHOOTING IN HOUSE. TWO VERSIONS. Witness's Explanation.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 23 September 1939 p 20 Article
    Clarence E. Riley, a machinist, of George Street, Haymarket, admitted in the City Coroner's Court yesterday that his account, in evidence, of the ... 581 words
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    2011-10-23 21:33:06.0

    Guido Calletti's inquest. Dulcie Markham sought as a witness under one of her aliases, Mary Eugene.

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  190. DARLINGHURST MURDER. Man Stabbed to Death. CORONER'S INQUIRY.
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tuesday 16 June 1931 p 6 Article
    An inquiry into the death of Cecil McCormack, known as "Scotty" McCormack, who was fatally stabbed at the corner of William and Bourke streets, Darlinghurst, on ... 792 words
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    2011-10-23 21:42:04.0

    Mary Eugene (Dulcie Markham) was a witness at the inquiry into Scotty McCormack's death.

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  191. FEUD STORY IN COURT Men For Trial
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Saturday 16 August 1947 p 3 Article
    MELBOURNE, Friday.— An alleged threat to his wife's life led him to give evidence against two men ... 365 words
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    2011-10-23 22:01:31.0

    Dulcie Markham charged with conspiracy to murder

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  192. GAOL FOR WOMAN Charged With Consorting
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 26 November 1952 p 7 Article
    Mr. Hodgson, S.M., in Central Court of Petty Sessions yesterday sentenced Mary Eugene, 38, of ... 133 words
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    2011-10-23 22:16:07.0

    Dulcie Markham (Mary Eugene) gaoled for consorting

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  193. Melbourne Shooting: Three Hurt
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Wednesday 26 September 1951 p 3 Article
    MELBOURNE, Tuesday. — A woman and two brothers were shot at close range in a ... 328 words
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    2011-10-23 22:24:04.0

    Dulcie Markham shot in Victoria

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  194. VICTIM OF MELBOURNE SHOOTING Wide Search For Gunman
    The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thursday 24 April 1952 p 3 Article Illustrated
    MELBOURNE, Wednesday.—Detectives to-day raided many suburban homes, including those of Melbourne's most notorious gunmen, seeking the men responsible ... 544 words
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    2011-10-23 22:34:20.0

    Dulcie Markham's husband, Leonard Lewis, is shot

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  195. 'ANGEL OF DEATH' WON'T TALK Did She Fall Or Was She Pushed?
    Mirror (Perth, WA : 1921 - 1956) Saturday 29 January 1955 p 6 Article
    Already cripped by gangster bullets, "Pretty Dulcie" Markham—the Australian underworld's provocative blonde "Angel of Death"—was again in the news this week when she was badly injured in a fall from the top ... 481 words
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    "Pretty Dulcie" Markham linked to murder victim (and South Head Cemetery interee) Donald "The Duck" DAY

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