Dictionary of Sydney

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Bruhn, Norman

Dockworker, gunman, thief, stand-over man and pimp who became known for his garroting skills. He served in the 70th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces and as a private in the 6th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement of the Australian Imperial Force. He was allegedly forced to leave Melbourne by rival Squizzy Taylor and became Nellie Cameron's lover and pimp while in Sydney. He was gunned down in Charlotte Lane, Darlinghurst and died at Sydney Hospital the following morning, refusing to name his killer to police.

Milestone
Born
Geelong, Victoria
02 Jun 1894
Died
23 Jun 1927
Buried
25 Jun 1927
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Position
04 Dec 1914 - 04 Feb 1920
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Spouse