Dulcie's Sunday History Talks: Arthur “Neddy” Smith
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The lowdown
There have been a few Mr Bigs of crime in Sydney’s criminal history - but few match the appalling deeds, and physical presence of Arthur “Neddy” Smith.
“Neddy’ was a violent criminal, a murderer, a rapist, an armed robber - famous for being the beneficiary of Roger Rogerson’s ‘Green Light’ to commit robberies, and at one point, purportedly the nation’s biggest heroin dealer. As a teen, he was a pimp in King Cross - a place that would feature in his later career. Smith was also one of the reasons that prompted Rogerson’s fall into notoriety & police corruption through his whistleblowing and evidence to the Wood Royal Commission and ICAC.
Smith died in prison while serving a life sentence in 2021.
Hosted by Brandon and acclaimed crime writer and journalist Duncan McNab, these true crime events in Sydney are sharp, engaging, and designed to be as entertaining as they are eye-opening. Join Brandon and Duncan as they dig into the life one of our most notorious criminal kingpins.
Dulcie’s History Talks are relaxed Sunday evening sessions exploring Sydney’s darker, stranger and more fascinating stories. Blending Sydney true crime talks with rich local history, each session dives into crime, nightlife, scandal, and the characters who shaped the city.
Where to rock up
44 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point, Sydney
