GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
THE MURRURUNDI RAILWAY ACCIDENT. OFFICERS FOUND GUILTY. United Press Association— Copyright (Received Alay 6, ‘lO p in.) SYDNEY, Al,ay G. The Board appointed to inquire into the Alaimirvindi railway accident found that the responsibility rested on night officer Dwyer -and actingsignalman Gibson, -who wore guilty of°gross negligence. . In the Board’s opinion tlho home signal was not placed at danger after tho -arrival of the first division train and until after the accident, notwithstanding the evidence of Giwson and a shunter to that effect. The Board was satisfied that tho home signal was in good working order up to the time of -the first division train. Certain recommendations with a view to improving the shunting and signalling ait ■Alurrurundi were mado.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2184, 7 May 1908, Page 3
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