last Peruvian
TitleThe last Peruvian
Author
Call numberS994.004924/001
Object number03731td
Place of publicationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Year of publication
2008
Dimensionspp86-97
MaterialArticle
NotesArticle from 'The Journal of the Australian Jewish Historical Society' Vol. XIX, Part I, 2008, pp86-97
Description
This article looks at the life and reputation of Abraham Gilbert Saffron, born in 1919, of Russian-Jewish descent, and considered to be the king of organised crime in Kings Cross before his death. It looks at his life within the context of the history of Jewish criminal activities in Australia and America, and public perceptions of these activities.