While The Billy BoilsSearch"Thieves: It is reported (says the Rockhampton Argusthat within the last three or four days a small gang ofvery clever Melbourne thieves have found their way up toRockhampton from the south,a nd will doubtless give our'specials' some work to do. Detective Clark, however,that terror of evil-doers, has not been despatched fromRockhampton as before, so that we have one tower of strengthto rely on in these troublesome times. The recent outbreakof burglaries in Rockhampton shows the folly of sendingDetective Clark away just when he is most needed.
"Cribs to be cracked!There are cribs to be cracked;And this is the spot to be camped on."(Oh! This is the song of the Melbourne ThievesWho at present are doing Rockhampton.)
"Cribs to be cracked!There are cribs to be cracked;And d----l a sleuth-hound is near us!The specials are here, but the thief-hunter ClarkHas gone to look after the shearers."