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In a world of two-bit gangsters, Charlie Wootton was the last old-school crook

Naked City by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

May 26, 202637:30Society & Culture

One of the underworld's old guard passed away quietly this year. Charlie Wootton didn't need to be well known to be well respected in shadows occupied by hard men, controlling Melbourne's illegal gaming industry long bef...

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In a world of two-bit gangsters, Charlie Wootton was the last old-school crook is an episode from Naked City by The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. One of the underworld's old guard passed away quietly this year. Charlie Wootton didn't need...

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Published May 26, 2026, 37:30 long, audio available.