BAIL £3000 IN MELBOURNE CASE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18643, 21 December 1928, Page 9

BAIL £3OOO IN MELBOURNE CASE.

FIVE MEN ACCUSED OF BOMBING CLUB. (United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received December 21. 11 a.m.l MELBOURNE. December 21 Bail was granted in the sum of £3OOO by the Chief Justice to five men who ■were committed for trial on a charge of having bombed the Greek Club on December 1, with intent to commit murder. The men also have to report to tne detective office daily.—Australian Press Association. A TEAM OF “ BEAVERS.” BY SINBAD. The Aussies’ luck is out once more. Nor can they victory yet wrest; Still upwards England’s prospects soar As they annex the second test. In spite of Woodfull’s dogged play And Hendry’s hard won century The others could not save the day. Unlessened still is England’s glee. The Aussie cricket kings are sore With England two tests to the good; Selectors scratch their heads once more And, scratching, find again but wood. .Will they for future matches call Still further on the old brigade Until a team of “beavers” all Against the Englishmen is played? Or will they cease the faith they’ve pinned > To Ponsford, Richardson and Co., Throw stodgy caution to the wind And give the younger hopes a go?