Dark Angels

A Story of Razor Gangs and Underbelly in Australia

Cover of the book Dark Angels, depicting a vintage black and white photo of a man standing on a street, with a title banner in black and white overlayed at the top, and the author's name in smaller text at the bottom.

DARK ANGELS

Sydney’s Notorious Underwold

Amidst the razor gangs of 1930s Darlinghurst, the streets are a perilous place for Gilbert Maggs. Forced to flee his home after a drunken altercation with his father, Meggsie quickly learns that the dangers of the backstreets are just as lethal as those at home. With no other options for survival, he turns to a life of petty crime, stealing to stave off starvation.

But when a seemingly insignificant act of theft sets him on a collision course with the notorious Guido Calletti, leader of the violent Darlinghurst Push, Meggsie's life takes a sudden and unexpected turn. As he navigates the treacherous underworld of Sydney's criminal elite, Meggsie must fight for survival and find a way to carve out his own place in a world ruled by darkness and corruption.

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 The story behind Dark Angels

Discover the rich tapestry of old Darlinghurst, a neighbourhood ruled by razor gangs where the streets were a dangerous place to be. Today, towering buildings and freeways have replaced the old houses, but the ghosts of the past still linger in the dark corners. It was a time when ordinary people learned to survive by avoiding the danger that lurked on every corner, and the criminal conspiracies that were engineered in places like Tradesman's Arms, now the trendy East Village Hotel, were a constant threat.

Immerse yourself in the gritty reality of the past, where larger-than-life characters like Guido Caletti and Nellie Cameron roamed the streets and made headlines. Books like Underbelly Razor capture the intrigue and excitement of this era, offering a glimpse into a world that has long since vanished. Experience a more interesting Sydney through the pages of Dark Angels, where the flavour of times gone by is brought to life in vivid detail.

Below are various links to sites and events that have inspired Dark Angels.

Guido Caletti

Guido Caletti

Nellie Cameron

Nellie Cameron

The Tradesman's Arms

The Tradesman's Arms

Kate Leigh

Kate Leigh

Ginger Meggs

Ginger Meggs