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Gangland Australia

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A comprehensive investigation of organized crime in Australia, this study discusses the entire history of crime on the continent—from the forgeries and robberies of early convicts to the recent gangland slayings in Melbourne. Famous faces of Australian crime, such as Squizzy Taylor and Sydney’s East Coast Milieu, along with the con men, robbers, drug dealers, and hoodlums are featured. An examination of the role police officers, lawyers, and politicians have played and their attempts to curb criminal activities, is also included.

Language: English

Pages: 464

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing

Release: October 01, 2007

ISBN: 0522852734

ISBN 13: 9780522852738

Gangland Australia

3.1/5 ( ratings)

A comprehensive investigation of organized crime in Australia, this study discusses the entire history of crime on the continent—from the forgeries and robberies of early convicts to the recent gangland slayings in Melbourne. Famous faces of Australian crime, such as Squizzy Taylor and Sydney’s East Coast Milieu, along with the con men, robbers, drug dealers, and hoodlums are featured. An examination of the role police officers, lawyers, and politicians have played and their attempts to curb criminal activities, is also included.

Language: English

Pages: 464

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing

Release: October 01, 2007

ISBN: 0522852734

ISBN 13: 9780522852738

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