61-512: Surry Hills is an inner-east suburb of Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia. Surry Hills is immediately south-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Sydney . Surry Hills is surrounded by the suburbs of Darlinghurst to the north, Chippendale and Haymarket to the west, Moore Park and Paddington to the east and Redfern to
122-722: A sly-grog trader, drug dealer, and as a madam ; she became a major New South Wales (NSW) underworld figure, and has been referred to as its "Queen of the Underworld." From 1919 to 1955 Leigh's main enterprise was the highly profitable sly-grog trade, which ensued after the NSW State Parliament legislated for six o'clock closing of drinking establishments (governed by the Liquor Act 1916 , Liquor Licensing Act 1927 ). At its peak, Leigh ran at least twenty bootleg outlets. Although she made much of her fortune from
183-469: A girls' home at age 12, and an out-of-wedlock pregnancy; her daughter Eileen May Beahan was born in 1900. Leigh married James Ernest (Jack) Lee (or Leigh) (1882–1959) on 2 May 1902. Lee was born in Tumut to a Chinese father and an Australian born mother, and became an illegal bookmaker and petty criminal. They separated in 1905 when Lee was imprisoned for assault and robbery. Following his trial, Kate Leigh
244-681: A licence at 13 Pearl Street and 2 Lansdowne Street, Surry Hills. Leigh was undoubtedly one of Sydney's wealthiest women during the 1930s and 1940s but the Taxation Office sent her into bankruptcy in 1954 for unpaid income tax and fines dating back to 1942. Leigh's Statement of Affairs was given at a Bankruptcy Court hearing in Sydney on 30 September 1954 as "Assets of £1960 consisting of furniture and three properties in Devonshire Street". Her Liabilities were shown as £7130. In 1955
305-912: A number of heritage-listed sites, including the following sites listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register : The following buildings are listed on the now defunct Register of the National Estate : Surry Hills is largely composed of grand Victorian terraced houses and some complexes of public housing units to the west of Riley Street. Examples of converted buildings previously used as hospitals include Crown Street Hospital and St. Margaret's, in addition to other building conversions. Bourke Street Public School, Crown Street Public School , Inner Sydney High School, Sydney Community College, Sydney Boys High School and Sydney Girls High School are notable examples. The Australian Institute of Music 's Sydney Campus
366-549: A terrace house at 2 Lansdowne Street, Surry Hills from 1933 until the house was demolished in 1950. This house was also used by Leigh as her main illegal hotel or Sly-grog shop during this time and was known in Sydney as the Lansdowne Hotel , not to be confused with the legal 'Lansdowne Hotel' in City Road, Broadway . Her then de facto husband and bodyguard, Henry George "Jack" Baker, was shot outside this house by
427-715: Is a popular recreational spot for residents in the Eastern Suburbs and is the largest racetrack in New South Wales. Port Botany located in the south of the region is New South Wales ' largest container port. Sydney's eastern university is the University of New South Wales , abbreviated as UNSW, located in Kensington and is one of the top performing universities in Australia. Across the road within
488-590: Is also located in Surry Hills. Demographically, Surry Hills is now characterised as a mixture of wealthy newcomers who have gentrified the suburb, and long-time residents. At the 2021 census , the population of Surry Hills was 15,828. At the 2016 census , it had a population of 16,412. In 2021, 68.5% of dwellings were flats, units or apartments, compared to the Australian average of 14.2%. 29.1% are semi-detached terraced houses or townhouses, compared to
549-471: Is located nearby. Strawberry Hills is a locality around Cleveland and Elizabeth Streets and Brickfield Hill to the east of that. A multicultural suburb, Surry Hills has had a long association with the Portuguese community of Sydney. The first land grants in Surry Hills were made in the 1790s. Major Joseph Foveaux received 105 acres (0.42 km). His property was known as Surry Hills Farm, after
610-490: Is the eastern metropolitan region of Sydney , New South Wales , Australia. Informally, references to "eastern suburbs" are often limited only to the area east of the Sydney Central Business District , one of the earliest areas developed beyond the town centre. However, the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney in the more expansive sense refers to the whole area situated to the east and south-east of
671-852: Is the largest centre in the south-east, Westfield Bondi Junction being the largest overall. Popular commercial localities in the Eastern Suburbs include Charing Cross , Five Ways in Paddington , Kings Cross and The Spot . The Eastern Suburbs features some of Sydney's well-known beaches and tourist destinations. These include: Double Bay Beach , Redleaf Pool , Lady Martins Beach , Rose Bay Beach , Shark Beach , Parsley Bay Beach , Kutti Beach , Camp Cove Beach , Lady Bay Beach , Watsons Bay , Bondi Beach , Tamarama Beach , Bronte Beach , Clovelly Beach , Gordon's Bay , Coogee Beach , Maroubra Beach , Malabar Beach , Little Bay Beach , Little Congwong Beach , Congwong Beach , Frenchmans Beach , La Perouse and Yarra Bay Beach . Randwick Racecourse
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#1732771786298732-533: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) limits its definition of the "Eastern Suburbs" statistical area (Statistical Area level 4) to comprising just the Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick local government areas. As at the 2021 census , this ABS region had an estimated population of 261,410, up from 249,546 in the 2011 census . The "Eastern Suburbs" statistical area is further divided into: Outside
793-559: The Australian Labor Party and have elected members from the Labor Party since each of them was established. The electorate of Coogee is historically a marginal electorate but has been held by the Labor Party since 2019. Sydney, being an inner-city electorate, has elected independent members since it was re-established in its current form in 2007. At the federal government level, the Eastern Suburbs are represented by
854-538: The Big Bash League . The Eastern Suburbs Football Association (ESFA) is the delegated authority governing soccer in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. ESFA offers women's competitions including AAW Premier League running from April through to August. The Eastern Suburbs are governed by the several local government areas including Municipality of Woollahra , Waverley Council , the City of Randwick and parts of Bayside Council . The part of Bayside Council within
915-518: The CBD through George Street . Transdev Sydney Ferries operate services to Darling Point , Double Bay , Rose Bay and Watsons Bay . Bus services are operated by Transdev John Holland and Transit Systems NSW for the eastern and south-eastern suburbs. Major roads connecting the Eastern Suburbs to the CBD include New South Head Road , Oxford Street and Syd Einfeld Drive with Anzac Parade and
976-531: The Division of Wentworth (north) and the Division of Kingsford Smith (south). Wentworth is a safe conservative seat and is currently held by a Teal independent member. The Division of Kingsford Smith is a safe Labor seat and has been held by the Labor Party since the establishment of the electorate in 1949. Kate Leigh Kathleen Mary Josephine Leigh (née Beahan; 10 March 1881 – 4 February 1964) (other names included Kathleen Barry , and Kathleen Ryan )
1037-806: The Eastern Distributor being the major connectors for the south-east and Airport . Other main roads in the Eastern Suburbs include Old South Head Road and Bunnerong Road. In the National Rugby League , the Eastern Suburbs is represented by the Sydney Roosters playing out of the Sydney Football Stadium with their leagues club 'Easts' being based in Bondi. Further south in Randwick down to La Perouse
1098-744: The South Sydney Rabbitohs are often supported instead . Although being based in the inner southern suburb of Redfern the South Sydney Rabbitohs have leagues clubs called 'The Juniors' in Kingsford, Maroubra and Malabar. In the Australian Football League , the Sydney Swans are a professional Australian rules football club. The Swans' headquarters and training facilities are located at
1159-591: The Surrey Hills in Surrey , England. Foveaux Street is named in his honour. Commissary John Palmer received 90 acres (360,000 m). He called the property George Farm and in 1800 Palmer also bought Foveaux's farm. In 1792, the boundaries of the Sydney Cove settlement were established between the head of Cockle Bay to the head of Woolloomooloo Bay. West of the boundary, which included present-day Surry Hills,
1220-676: The Sydney Cricket Ground , the club's playing home ground since 1982. The NSW Blues are a professional first class men's cricket team also based at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The team competes in the Sheffield Shield Australia's first class interstate cricket competition. The Sydney Sixers are a NSW professional franchise men's cricket team based at Sydney Cricket Ground, competing in Australia's domestic Twenty20 cricket competition,
1281-551: The Sydney central business district , around the southern shore of Sydney Harbour to the Pacific Ocean beaches and continuing on to the port at Botany Bay and La Perouse . The region is sometimes defined as all of the suburbs within local government areas of the Municipality of Woollahra , Waverley Council and City of Randwick as well as eastern parts of Bayside Council and City of Sydney . Some suburbs in
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#17327717862981342-552: The razor gang wars—ended with Tomlinson's departure, and Leigh then pursued a de facto relationship from 1932 to 1949 with her business partner, Henry 'Jack' Baker (1897–1965). Her third and last marriage was at St John's Anglican Church, Fremantle , on 18 January 1950, to old friend and convicted criminal Ernest Alexander "Shiner" Ryan. They were separated six months later, and Ryan died in Western Australia in 1954. Leigh earned income, variously over these years, as
1403-1081: The "Eastern Suburbs" statistical area, the ABS defines the "Botany" Statistical Area Level 3, which includes the part of Bayside Council that used to be City of Botany Bay along with Port Botany which is part of City of Randwick . The "Botany" statistical area is part of the "Sydney - City and Inner South" Statistical Area Level 4. The largest commercial areas linking the Eastern Suburbs are found at Bondi Junction , Double Bay , Randwick , and Maroubra Junction . These hubs provide transport, services, restaurants, residential space, retail space and office space. Shopping centres include Westfield Bondi Junction , Eastgate Bondi Junction , Eastpoint Food Fair at Edgecliff Centre , Supa Centa in Moore Park , Royal Randwick Shopping Centre , Pacific Square in Maroubra, Southpoint in Hillsdale and Westfield Eastgardens which
1464-439: The 1850s. Light industry became established in the area, particularly in the rag trade (clothing industry). It became a working class suburb, predominately inhabited by Irish immigrants. The suburb developed a reputation for crime and vice. The Sydney underworld figure Kate Leigh (1881–1964), lived in Surry Hills for more than 80 years. In 1896 Patineur Grotesque one of Australia's first films and first comedy routine filmed
1525-543: The 1930s and 40s despite frequent police raids and a mass of minor convictions. She was charged on 107 occasions and was sent to prison on 13 occasions. Appearing in courtrooms with flamboyantly expensive clothes and diamonds, her wealth was legendary. When appearing in court, Kate would wear diamond rings on every finger of both hands. During her heyday, Kate Leigh owned and operated more than thirty different sly grog hotels at different locations in inner Sydney that generated thousands of pounds in profit annually. She lived in
1586-589: The Australian average of 12.6%. Only 1.1% of dwellings are separate houses, compared to the Australian average of 72.3%. Surry Hills was categorised as a high wealth area, with a median weekly household income of $ 2,308, compared to the Australian average of $ 1,746. Historically, the suburb had an influx of post-war immigrants from Europe, particularly those from Greece , Portugal and Italy . In 2021, 48.7% of people were born in Australia. The most common foreign countries of birth were England 6.4%, New Zealand 3.4%, China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 3.3%, Thailand 3.0% and
1647-418: The Australian average of 4.6%. 57.0% worked at home, compared to the Australian average of 21.0%. In 2021 Surry Hills was a significantly more irreligious suburb than the Australian average. Most (55.3%) reported no religion whilst 8.4% did not answer the question. The most common religions reported were Catholic 14.0%, Buddhism 4.8% and Anglican 4.8%. Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) The Eastern Suburbs
1708-683: The City of Sydney and Bayside Council which are south of Central station , west of the Eastern Distributor and north of the Airport Starting with Redfern and ending in Mascot are sometimes included in this region, even though these suburbs are neither east nor south-east of Sydney CBD. The region corresponds with the Parish of Alexandria and the Parish of Botany , two cadastral parishes used for land title purposes. For statistical purposes,
1769-602: The Dowling Street Depot, then turned left into Todman Avenue, where it terminated at West Kensington . The line along Crown Street closed in 1957, the remainder stayed open until 1961 to allow access to Dowling Street Tram Depot . Transdev John Holland routes 301, 302 and 303 generally follow the route down Crown and Baptist Streets as far as Phillip Street. Surry Hills has a mixture of residential, commercial and light industrial areas. It remains Sydney's main centre for fashion wholesale activities, particularly on
1830-560: The Eastern Suburbs was formerly governed by the City of Botany Bay , which amalgamated with the City of Rockdale (on the western shore of Botany Bay) to form Bayside Council in 2016. At the state government level, the Eastern Suburbs are represented by a number of electorates in the lower house . From south to north, these are the Electoral Districts of Maroubra , Heffron , Coogee , Vaucluse and (partly) Sydney . The political allegiances of these electorates reflect
1891-518: The NSW government changed the law to allow legal hotels to serve alcohol until 10 pm, an act that virtually killed off the Sydney sly-grog trade and put purveyors such as Leigh out of business. Leigh was famously quoted in the Australian media as stating "The bloom has gone off the grog". At the time of her death, aged 82, Kate Leigh was living in virtual poverty in a small room above one of her old illegal hotels at 212 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills and
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1952-482: The Surry Hills section of the CBD and South East Light Rail which opened in December 2019 and April 2020 respectively. Transport for NSW managed this project. It has been reported that there has been some disruption to local businesses because of the construction work taking place. Surry Hills boasts a diverse range of cafes and restaurants serving a wide variety of cooking styles and cultures. The suburb has one of
2013-475: The United States of America 2.1%. 73.0% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Cantonese 4.0%, Mandarin 3.0%, Thai 3.0%, Greek 2.0% and French 2.0%. 47.5% of dwellings have no cars, compared to the Australian average of 7.3%. 11.0% of the population walked to work, compared to the Australian average of 2.5%, and 9.1% travelled to work by public transport, compared to
2074-478: The activity. These activities—the defense of these business turfs—and ongoing feuds with rival organised crime leaders in NSW led Leigh to be a prominent figure in Sydney's brutal razor gang wars of the 1920s and 1930s. Hence, from her Surry Hills home she became an organised crime entrepreneur, charging excessive prices for a full range of illicit goods and services, including after-hours drinking venues, sly-grog, prostitution, illegal betting, gambling and, from
2135-513: The consecration of the Devonshire Street Cemetery . A brick wall was erected before any interments took place to enclose its 4 acres (16,000 m). Within a four-year period the cemetery was expanded by the addition of 7 acres (28,000 m) to its south. A road was formed along the southern boundary of the cemetery in the first half of the 1830s and was called Devonshire Street. The Devonshire Street Cemetery, where many of
2196-611: The early settlers were buried, was later moved to build the Sydney railway terminus. Central railway station was opened on 4 August 1906. The area around Cleveland and Elizabeth streets was known as Strawberry Hills . Strawberry Hills post office was located at this intersection for many years. In 1833, the Nichols estate was subdivided and sold. One purchase was by Thomas Broughton and subsequently acquired by George Hill who constructed Durham Hall on this and adjoining lots. Terrace houses and workers' cottages were built in Surry Hills from
2257-521: The highest, if not the highest, concentration of restaurants in Sydney. Local chefs include Andrew Cibej and Bill Granger . Because of its industrial and commercial history, the Surry Hills area contains a significant number of pubs . The style of pubs range from the Victorian period to Federation and Art Deco pubs from the mid-1900s. Many of these have been refurbished in recent years to include restaurants and modern facilities. Surry Hills has
2318-490: The illegal sale of alcohol, Leigh is reported to have never drunk (or smoked). Leigh also exploited the passage of the Dangerous Drugs Amendment Act 1927 in NSW by providing lucrative illicit criminal distribution networks for the high-demand cocaine it criminalised. Leigh derived her supplies from a corrupt network of doctors, dentists, chemists, and sailors, and amassed considerable wealth from
2379-639: The local branch of the city library and the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre. The Harp in the South is a novel by Ruth Park . Published in 1948, it portrays the life of a Catholic Irish-Australian family in Surry Hills, which was an inner city slum at the time. A sequel, Poor Man's Orange , was published in 1949. Central railway station , the largest station on the Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink networks, sits on
2440-880: The mid-1920s, cocaine trafficking. Leigh obtained loyalty and protection from a male network of gangsters, but often had to protect them and was adept with a rifle. Rival gangs eroded her profits from cocaine by standing over and slashing decoys (often working prostitutes) with razors. Leigh was also engaged in a violent feud with her rival Tilly Devine , a Sydney madam based in Woolloomooloo that lasted 20 years. The two women physically fought one another on numerous occasions and their respective gangs conducted pitched battles in Eaton Avenue and Kellet Street, King's Cross in May and August 1929. In 1936, newly appointed Sydney Police Commissioner MacKay warned them both to tone down
2501-490: The name 'Leigh' until she married in 1920. Kate married for the second time on 26 September 1922, to a Western Australian-born musician Edward Joseph 'Teddy' Barry (1892–1948), a sly-grog dealer and small-time criminal. The marriage only lasted for a few years, after which she reverted to using her previous surname of 'Leigh'. Though long separated, he died in Kate's home at 2 Lansdowne Street, Surry Hills on 26 June 1948, and
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2562-478: The nineteenth century the area around what is now Prince Alfred Park was undeveloped land known as the Government Paddocks or Cleveland Paddocks. A few villas were built in the suburb in the late 1820s. The suburb remained one of contrasts for much of the nineteenth century, with the homes of wealthy merchants mixed with that of the commercial and working classes. In 1820, Governor Macquarie ordered
2623-796: The same suburb of Kensington is the National Institute of Dramatic Arts , abbreviated as NIDA. The major hospitals serving the Eastern Suburbs are St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst with the largest hospital being Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. Railways in the region include the Eastern Suburbs railway line and the CBD and South East Light Rail . The Eastern Suburbs railway line which opened in 1979 has stations at Martin Place , Kings Cross , Edgecliff and terminates at Bondi Junction . The Eastern Suburbs railway
2684-530: The socio-demographic difference between the different parts of the Eastern Suburbs. Vaucluse, covering the northern Eastern Suburbs, is a safe electorate for the Liberal Party of Australia and has elected a member from the Liberal Party or one of its predecessor conservative parties since it was established in its current form in 1927. The electorates of Maroubra and Heffron are safe electorates for
2745-436: The south. It is often colloquially referred to as "Surry". It is bordered by Elizabeth Street and Chalmers Street to the west, Cleveland Street to the south, South Dowling Street to the east, and Oxford Street to the north. Crown Street is a main thoroughfare through the suburb with numerous restaurants, pubs and bars. Central is a locality in the north-west of the suburb around Central station . Prince Alfred Park
2806-498: The unemployed in harsh times as for her criminal history. Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine's criminal feud was the subject of a 13-episode true crime television drama on Australia's Nine Network , titled Underbelly: Razor , which was the fourth in the Underbelly anthology series, it screened between 21 August 2011 until 16 November. Leigh was portrayed by Danielle Cormack , with Tilly Devine played by Chelsie Preston Crayford ,
2867-652: The upper middle class and young rich. The West Kensington via Surry Hills Line operated from 1881 down Crown Street as far as Cleveland Street as a steam tramway. It was extended to Phillip Street in 1909, Todman Avenue in 1912, and then to its final terminus down Todman Avenue in 1937. When the line was fully operational it branched from the tramlines in Oxford Street and proceeded down Crown Street to Cleveland Street in Surry Hills, then south along Baptist Street to Phillip Street, where it swung left into Crescent Street before running south along Dowling Street. It passed
2928-615: The violence or else risk serious imprisonment. The NSW Police also intensively policed incoming vessels for overseas cocaine suppliers in 1938–39, but it was naval transit restrictions associated with the World War II that led to devastating interruptions of Leigh's overseas cocaine supply. Leigh was also personally involved in violence, though she was never convicted of any such offense. On 27 March 1930, she shot and killed John William "Snowy" Prendergast when he and other gangsters broke into her home at 104 Riley Street, East Sydney. She
2989-476: The well known Sydney criminal, John 'Chow' Hayes on 19 February 1938. The house was raided by undercover police on 4 March 1938 resulting in 48 bottles and 4 kegs of beer being confiscated. Three months later a police witness at Sydney Licensing Court stated that the premises at 2 Lansdowne Street, Surry Hills was "a notorious sly grog shop – The Worst in Sydney". Kate Leigh was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment on 7 September 1942 for having sold liquor without
3050-498: The western edge of Surry Hills. Surry Hills is also serviced by Transdev John Holland and Transit Systems buses. The Eastern Distributor is a major road, on the eastern edge of the suburb. Major thoroughfares are Crown Street , Cleveland Street , Bourke Street and Foveaux Street. Surry Hills is within easy walking distance of the Sydney CBD, and is included in a widening network of cycleways. Major construction took place on
3111-683: The western side. The area is also home to a large LGBTQIA+ community, where Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (Pride Parade) takes place each year. Surry Hills Markets are held in Shannon Reserve at the corner of Crown and Collins Streets, on the first Saturday of every month, and the Surry Hills Festival is an annual community event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors, held in and around Ward Park, Shannon Reserve, Crown Street and Hill Street. The Surry Hills Library and Community Centre sits opposite Shannon Reserve and houses
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#17327717862983172-480: Was an Australian underworld figure who rose to prominence as a madam, illegal trader of alcohol and cocaine, and for running betting/gambling syndicates from her home in Surry Hills , Sydney, Australia during the first half of the twentieth century. Leigh, known as the ‘Queen of Surry Hills’, was a sly groger and fence for stolen property. She was a leading figure in the notorious Sydney razor gang wars. She
3233-440: Was buried at Botany Cemetery three days later. During the late 1920s Kate lived with Walter "Wally" Tomlinson (or Thomlinson) (c.1899–1968), whom she had employed as one of her bodyguards. He was charged in 1916, at age 16, with Shooting At, With Intent To Murder and had a reputation as a tough standover criminal by the late 1920s. That relationship—which featured prominently in an Australian television drama on Leigh's role in
3294-412: Was considered suitable for farming and was granted to military officers and free settlers. After Palmer's political failures, his reduced financial circumstances forced the first subdivision and sale of his estate in 1814. Isaac Nichols bought Allotment 20, comprising over 6 acres (24,000 m). Due to the hilly terrain, much of the suburb was considered remote and 'inhospitable'. In the early years of
3355-446: Was convicted of perjury and for being an accomplice to the assault, after being accused of lying under oath to protect her husband; her conviction was overturned on appeal. The marriage broke up soon after the trial, though they were not divorced until 1921. Kate anglicised her part-Asian surname from Lee to Leigh, and she was mostly known by that name for the rest of her life, regardless of future marriages. Kate's daughter Eileen also used
3416-469: Was financially dependent on her nephew, William John Beahan, who ran a mixed business in the shop in the downstairs part of the premises. She resided at 212 Devonshire Street, Surry Hills from 1951 until her death in 1964. Continuing to live at Surry Hills, she suffered a severe stroke on 31 January 1964 at her residence at 212 Devonshire Street and was rushed to hospital. She died on 4 February 1964 at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, and her funeral
3477-621: Was held on 7 February at St Peter's Catholic Church in Devonshire Street, Surry Hills and was attended by over 700 mourners. She was buried in Botany Cemetery , now known as Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park in the Roman Catholic Section 29K, Grave 896 as Kathleen Ryan . She was survived by her daughter, Eileen May Ranson (née Beahan, 1900–1987). Leigh was remembered by the press as much for her patriotism during World War II and for generous charitable acts in support of
3538-528: Was known for her continuing feud with fellow vice-regal underworld figure Tilly Devine , a madam based at Woolloomooloo , as well as her acts of generosity for the unemployed during a repressive era, and her wartime patriotism. Leigh was born on 10 March 1881 in Dubbo , New South Wales , the eighth child of Roman Catholic parents Timothy Beahan, a boot-maker, and his wife Charlotte (née Smith). Her childhood and teenaged years included childhood neglect, time in
3599-572: Was not indicted for the killing, or for shooting Joseph McNamara nearby in Liverpool St, Darlinghurst on 9 December 1931. However, Leigh was imprisoned on drug-related charges. In July 1930, Leigh's house at 104 Riley Street was raided by a NSW drug squad, including Sydney's most famous policewoman, Lillian Armfield. Leigh was found in possession of cocaine and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. Through alleged personal connections throughout officialdom, she continued business throughout
3660-524: Was originally intended to include more stations and to reach as far as Kingsford or Daceyville, but the route was shortened due to budget constraints. The CBD and South East Light Rail splits at Moore Park . One branch which opened in 2019 terminates at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick. The other branch which opened in 2020 terminates at The Juniors leagues club in Kingsford. The light rail takes residents of both of these suburbs as well as Kensington to Circular Quay via Moore Park, Surry Hills and
3721-477: Was shot in Prince Alfred Park by Marius Sestier . Surry Hills was favoured by newly arrived families after World War II when property values were low and accommodation was inexpensive. From the 1980s, the area was gentrified , with many of the area's older houses and building restored and many new upper middle-class residents enjoying the benefits of inner-city living. The suburb is now a haven for
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