1 case tagged “sly-grog”
Convicted: Matilda Mary Devine
Matilda Mary Devine, popularly known as Tilly Devine, was an English Australian organized crime boss. She was involved in numerous illicit activities including running sly-grog shops, which were illegal bars in Australia, leading razor gangs, and managing prostitution. She became a notorious figure in Sydney during the interwar years. Her criminal reign was marked with violence, lawlessness, and defiance of the authorities, which contributed to her fame and infamy alike.
