INJURED IN FALL.
Duke Of ; Gloucester's Mishap In Polo Match. COLLARBONE FRACTURED. (Australian; Press Assn. —United Service.) (Received 9.30. a.m.) VANCOUVER, June 5. The Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry) was injured in a game of polo yesterday at Vancouver. Hie mount slipped and fell with him and sustained a fracture of the collarbone. The condition of His Royal Highness is reported to be good and he is resting easily. , " " . , ; . Two physicians who attended the Duke report that the fall resulted in. a complete fracture of tne outer third of the collarbone. The fracture is not comminuted •<, and the ,result will be favourable. Physicians attending the Duke of Gloucester on Wednesday stated- that he passed an uncomfortable night but shows improvement. The worst distress is over, .and the fracture is' in perfect position. ■ AH engagements have been cancelled. Prince Henry will resume his trip eastward on Monday,
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 132, 6 June 1929, Page 7
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146INJURED IN FALL. Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 132, 6 June 1929, Page 7
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