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Melbourne train derailment, 1926

1926

Melbourne train derailment, 1926

1926

  • NFSA ID7X1N6AMQ
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormNewsreel, Series
  • Year1926

Newsreel coverage of an April 1926 train derailment near Elsternwick station. 'Three carriages were derailed, causing disorganisation of the Sandringham service.'

No injuries were sustained as this train was not carrying passengers.

From Australasian Gazette No. 792.

Newsreel coverage of an April 1926 train derailment near Elsternwick station. 'Three carriages were derailed, causing disorganisation of the Sandringham service.'

No injuries were sustained as this train was not carrying passengers.

From Australasian Gazette No. 792.

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