MELBOURNE RAID.
A DEN OF IMMORALITY,
(Received July 1, 11 a.m.)* MELBOURNE, July 1. In connection with the raids on the cafes, it is stated that, police were standing outside listening to the music, and that drinks and slipper lvere standing on the counter for their delectation. Amongst letters received by the Police Commissioner prior to the raid, one expressed a .hope that he would not be bribed, and declared that one cafe was a notorious den of immorality and drinking, being frequented by unasked dancers, women smokers, and actresses tossing for sovereigns. Choice wines, the letter added, were I supplied at from 15s to 25s per I bottle. The Commissioner hopes he will not be compelled to publish names, which would be unkind.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 July 1913, Page 5
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124MELBOURNE RAID. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 2 July 1913, Page 5
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