ACQUITTED.
A POPULAR VERDICT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, April 29. At the trial of Irwin accused gav-s evidence (hat the distant sig iiiil showed a full green, light. lie was unable lo see flic home signal until within a few yards, owing to the dense fog. He then applied tlie brakes hard, but the train skidded on the slippery rails. ,li it had not skidded lie could have pulled up in time. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. The crowded court cheered enthusiastically.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 281, 30 April 1914, Page 5
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86ACQUITTED. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 281, 30 April 1914, Page 5
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