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John Frederick "Chow" Hayes (7 September 1911 – 7 May 1993) was an Australian criminal who became known as Australia's first gangster.
Sep 26, 2023 · RUGBY league legend John "Chow" Hayes has died aged 84, just days out from the NRL Grand Final. The footy star played in the 1960s and 1970s for the Western Suburbs in the NSWRL competition, as a prop, hooker, and second-row.
Dec 5, 2018 · A violent standover man and extortionist, in 1930 Chow became the first local criminal to be described by Australian police as a gangster. Connected as he was to multiple levels of Depression-era Sydney's underworld, Chow is among the historic figures who fascinate Jack most.
Sep 24, 2023 · The NSWRL mourns the death of John 'Chow' Hayes, a former player and coach of Wests and North Sydney. He was a True Blue, a life member of NSWRL and a police officer.
Dec 7, 2022 · On this episode of Australian Crime Stories, we feature John Frederick "Chow" Hayes (7 September 1911 – 7 May 1993) who was an Australian criminal who became known as Australia's first...
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Sep 26, 2023 · As the rugby league community remembers John ‘Chow’ Hayes, they not only mourn the loss of a legendary figure but also celebrate a storied career that enriched the sport and left an enduring legacy.
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Being a gangster in Chow's days was a genuine (though not noble) profession. Chow wrote a book revealing many of their scams and cons.
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