original: This cemented public support for the gang especially in northeast Victoria.
simplifications: This ensured public support for the gang in northeast Victoria. This greatly increased public support for the gang especially in northeast Victoria. This guaranteed public support for the gang in northeast Victoria and other places. This ensured public support for the gang, especially in northeast Victoria. This made certain public support for the gang. It was especially in northeast Victoria. The public supported the gang especially in northeast Victoria. This firmly established public support for the gang. This made public support for the gang very strong especially in northeast Victoria. This secured public support for the gang, especially in northeast Victoria. This reinforced public support for the gang, particularly in northeast Victoria.