Razor Gang Wars

  • Norman Bruhn

    Norman Bruhn, a standover man from Melbourne, went to Sydney and set up in the Cross. He came into contact with Kate Leigh, Tilly Devine and Phil Jeffs.
  • Norman Bruhn Killed

    Shot dead in Surry Hills, possibly by Frank Green
  • Street Violence

    Street violence increasing throughout the year
  • Battle of Blood Alley

    30 minute brawl between Jeffs and a rival gang. Jeffs shot but recovered later
  • Frank Green and Sid McDonald ambushed

    Frank Green and Sid McDonald ambushed in Woolloomooloo by a group of Kate Leigh's men led by Gregory Gaffney. At midnight, Gaffney was shot dead and Big Jim found not guilty
  • Battle on Kellett Street

    While Kate was in gaol, Tilly attacked Kate's sly grog shops in this battle
  • Tomlinson and Dalton Shot

    Big Jim and Frank Green shot Tomlinson and Dalton in the street.
    Dalton died but Tomlinson survived and said only Green was there
  • Tilly Arrested

    Tilly arrested as the vagrancy act comes in
  • Period: to

    Razor Gang Wars End