Man accused of setting fire to Caulfield racecourse grandstand also broke into Jewish centre, court hears
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6TDFV)
Alleged arsonist Travis Bird, 51, charged with nine offences over Tuesday's blaze and another three grassfires at nearby Attenborough park
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A man accused of setting fire to a heritage-listed racecourse grandstand before breaking into a Jewish community centre will remain behind bars after facing court.
Travis Bird, 51, appeared at Melbourne magistrates court on Wednesday after being charged with nine offences - four counts of arson, two of trespass and one each of burglary, criminal damage and theft.
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