THE TEMORA COLLISION.
AN OVERWORKED OFFICIAL. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright, j Sydney, April 23.' <! At the inquest on the victims of the | railway smash, the stationmastfr at J Binalong gave evidence that after the J accident the night officer, Cotter, said: ' " This is a bad fix. I pulled the signals in error for the main line instead of the loop." He added that Cotter was a splendid officer, practically a tee- ■ totaller, and worked twelve hours nightly. His health lately had been unsatisfactory. The driver of the Melbourne express gave evidence that the lines were set clear. When he saw the other train, jhe shut off steam and applied the I brakes, but too late to avoid a collision.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 270, 24 April 1915, Page 3
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118THE TEMORA COLLISION. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 270, 24 April 1915, Page 3
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