Devine, James Edward (Jim) | The Dictionary of Sydney

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Shearer, soldier, underworld figure and husband of the infamous prostitute, madam and sly-grog seller, Tilly Devine. He served as a sapper in the 4th Tunnelling Company of the Australian Imperial Force, consistently reprimanded for absence without leave.

Milestone

Born

Brunswick, Victoria

1892

Arrived Sydney

1919

Died

Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria

18 Aug 1966

Name

Colloquial

Big Jim

Occupation

Position

First Australian Imperial Force

16 Feb 1916 - 1919

Relationship

Spouse

12 Aug 1917 - Mar 1943