Bruce the bookie

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"In an era before legalised gambling, Bruce Johnstone became Bruce the Bookie. For anyone in the know, including some of Melbourne's notoriously hardened underworld, Bruce was the man to see to lay some money on a good prospect." "He had no problem mixing with some of Melbourne's shadiest characters. It was easy. Everyone was a mate to Bruce. That was if they never crossed him."--Back cover.

subjects: Biography,  Organized crime,  Horse sports sponsorship,  Bookmakers (Gambling),  Businessmen,  Betting,  Horse racing

People: Bruce Johnstone

Places: Australia,  Melbourne (Vic.).,  Melbourne (Vic.)