A large mobile crane toppled over on the construction site of the new $2 million shopping mall at Hornby yesterday. The crane crashed about 11 a.m., causing minor damage to the jib and to part of a wall. No workmen were in the area at the time. The Marine Division of the Ministry of Transport is making inquiries into the cause of the incident. The crane hauled back into position by another crane yesterday afternoon.
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Press, 26 February 1977, Page 4
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75A large mobile crane toppled over on the construction site of the new $2 million shopping mall at Hornby yesterday. The crane crashed about 11 a.m., causing minor damage to the jib and to part of a wall. No workmen were in the area at the time. The Marine Division of the Ministry of Transport is making inquiries into the cause of the incident. The crane hauled back into position by another crane yesterday afternoon. Press, 26 February 1977, Page 4
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