Southern Aurora train disaster 7th February 1969.

Edited copy of Police report

Front cover: 9 killed, 56 injured

Actual incident -- Damage caused -- Casualties -- Hazards created -- Action taken -- Information received -- Immediate action -- Arrival of first reinforcements -- Result of reconnaissance by Local Superintendent -- Initial action taken by Local Superintendent -- Arrival of Coroner -- Communications -- Notification of relatives and next-of-kin -- Summary of duties of CFA, Railways Dept., Dept. of Civil Aviation, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Royal Melbourne Hospital, St. Vincent's Hospital, Alfred Hospital, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Australian Red Cross Society, CWA, Army Dept., PMG, SEC, CRB, SR & WS, Civil Defence --Other Services rendered: MMTW, Salvation Army, Victorian Air Rescue Service Co-operative Limited, City Mortuary, Local councils -- Arrival of Police photographer -- Arrival of Police mobile canteen -- Establishment of road blocks -- Liaison with press, radio, t.v. reporters -- Arrival at Melbourne of detrained passengers -- Cessation of affilliated services -- Conclusion of operation