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DAVID LESLIE CAMERON.
David Leslie Cameron (48), of Silas-street, East Fremantle, was  run over and killed at Karping siding early on Saturday morning in unusual circumstances. Cameron had expressed his intention to proceed to Perth by the Albany express, which is timed to pass the Karping siding, between Pingelly and Popanyinning, at 4.30 a.m.  The train, except to set down or pick up passengers, does not stop at the siding.  On Saturday morning it was running two hours late at this point. F.C.. Smith, of Pingelly, who is inquiring into the fatality, said it appeared probable that Cameron had seated himself on the raised permanent way, and during his wait of two hours had fallen asleep across the railway track. As the train passed through the siding the fireman noticed something in front of the engine. The train was stopped, and an investigation disclosed the remains of Cameron who had apparently been killer instantly. Cameron was married, his wife being resident at Albany. He was a returned soldier from World War I and had been on military service in Australia during the last war. About six months ago he was discharged and he had been employed by the Main Roads Board on work near Karping.
In the absence of any relatives or friends, the funeral arrangements were made by the Pingelly Subbranch RSL. The funeral service was conducted by Canon Attwel. This was very simple, but none the  less impressive and was concluded by the singing of the hymn "Abide With Me." The pall bearers were Messrs. . F. Archer, L. Watson, S. Watson, L. Stone, J. Wright and C. Ford. The coffin bearers  were three of the late Mr. Cameron's workmates (H. Johnson, A. Cameron and J. Mills) and three members of the RSL (J. Boyle, A. Hall and J. McMasters). Wreaths were received from the following:—Workmates; Pingelly Sub Branch RSL; Woman's Auxiliary; Mr. and Mrs. M. Morrison and Mrs. Tanner, Betty and Jim, "Lest We Forget" poppies were dropped in the grave- by. RSL members. The funeral was conducted by Mr. Tanner.