RAILWAY CROSSINGS.
WARNING ISSUED. At the SAL Court yesterday William Doyle was charged that at Paraparaumu he did drive one motor lorry over a level crossing without complying with, the notice “stop, look out for the engine.” Defendant pleaded not guilty. James Joseph Murphy stated: I was fireman on the express and saw the motor lorry pass over the crossing. The driver had to apply the brakes. James Barr, driver of the express, stated: I remember the, lorry passing in front of the train only a few yards off. There was great risk and I had to apply the brakes. To Doyle: The lorry was not an engine length away when I applied the brakes. The whistle was sounded; the train was not a half-mile away from yon. If I had not applied the brakes you would not have been here to tell the tale. you cou hl not have be'en looking or you would not have taken the risk. There is a straight of two miles. (Doyle denied this). Barr, continuing, said there was no obstruction* fojmtwo miles, and there was a clear nw for-’fihat distance. The S.M. said it had not been proved that Doyle was the driver of the lorry and advised him to defence. Doyle left the box smiling, but was warned to be careful when crossing railways in future. j
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Otaki Mail, 2 November 1923, Page 3
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225RAILWAY CROSSINGS. Otaki Mail, 2 November 1923, Page 3
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