Dictionary of Sydney

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Devine, James Edward (Jim)

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
16 Feb 1916 - 1919
Relationship
Spouse
12 Aug 1917 - Mar 1943