Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Parsons, Eric John

Seaman and husband of madam and sly-grog seller, Tilly Devine who claimed he was the best man she'd ever known. She famously shot Parsons in the leg after an argument only months before they were married at her other Palmer Street, Darlinghurst residence. They stayed married until his death from cancer.

Milestone
Born
Melbourne, Victoria
1901
Died
Sydney
22 Nov 1958
Occupation
Relationship
Spouse
19 May 1945 - 22 Nov 1958