other leading figures whom he claimed he could not name because they were still alive. Alan Saffron alleged that his father made payments of between A$5000 and $10,000 per week to both men over many years, that Askin and Allan both visited Saffron's office on several occasions, that Allan also visited the Saffron family home, and that Abe Saffron paid for an all-expenses overseas trip for Allan and a young female 'friend'. He also alleged that, later in Askin's premiership, Abe Saffron became the "bagman" for Sydney's illegal liquor and prostitution rackets and most illegal gambling activities, collecting payoffs that were then passed to Askin, Allan and others, in return for which his father was completely protected. Askin’s corruption were reinforced by Hickie’s 536-page book, The Prince and the Premier, published in 1985. See also Askin–Cutler ministry (1965–1968) Askin–Cutler ministry (1968–1969) Askin–Cutler ministry (1969–1971) Askin–Cutler ministry (1971–1973) Askin–Cutler ministry (1973) Askin–Cutler ministry (1973–1975) References Bibliography Guide to Sydney Crime 1907 births People educated at Sydney Technical High School Australian Army personnel of World War II Australian bankers Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of New South Wales Premiers of New South Wales Treasurers of New South Wales Leaders of the Opposition in New South Wales Australian Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Australian politicians awarded knighthoods Officers of the National Order of the Cedar 1981 deaths Deaths from pneumonia in New South Wales Australian Army soldiers