CAFE SCANDALS.
THE MELBOURNE RAID. REFRESHMENT FOR INDULGENT POLICEMEN. A NOTORIOUS DEN. *r Teleeraph-Pr«s« A.nociatlon—Coorrlzhft Melbourne, July 1. In. connection with the raid? on the cafes, it is staled that police were standing outside listening to tho music, and that drinks and supper were 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 ono cafe was a notorious den of immorality and drinking, being frequented by masked dancers, women smokers, and actresses tossing for sovereigns. Choice wines, the letter added, were supplied at from 15s. to 255. a bottle. The Commissioner hopes he will not bo compelled to publish names, which would be unkind. • o
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1791, 2 July 1913, Page 7
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127CAFE SCANDALS. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1791, 2 July 1913, Page 7
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