Yup, Abe Saffron: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abe_Saffrondellstart wrote:We had a similar situation in Sydney.There was this guy known as Mr Sin, who took over the red light district in Sydney in the 50"s through all types of intimidation or murder.He established a "gentleman club which had amongst it members , many many high ranking members of Parliament and the police force. For many years he used these contacts to further his various nefarious schemes .In the end he was caught on tax fraud , but that was only in the late eighties or early nineties.Some say he was the The Don of the underworld at the time.
Kings Cross has changed now though-- but there's still a seedy side on most nights with bouncer/doormen trying to get you into the strip clubs. But during the day it's pretty tame. Decent number of fooding places around too.