THE EXETER DISASTER.
TRIAL OF THE DRIVER
VERDICT OF NOT GUILTY.
[Press Association.] SYDNEY, April 29. At the trial of Irwin, driver of the^ train in tfhe Exeter smash, accused.: gave evidence that tM distant* signal, showed a full green light. He was ■ unable to see the home signal until within a few yards, owing to thedense fog. He then applied thebrakes hard, but the train skiddedL on the slippery rails. If it had notskidded he could have pulled- up in. time. "•■■■■
The jury returned a" verdict of not guilty. A crowded court cheered enthusiastically. •'
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Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 100, 30 April 1914, Page 4
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95THE EXETER DISASTER. Marlborough Express, Volume XLVIII, Issue 100, 30 April 1914, Page 4
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