ELECTRIC SHOCK.
HORSES THROWN TO GROUND. A strange accident occurred near the Victoria Park racecourse, Rose, bury, Sydney, when two horses, one a racehorse, were hurled to the ground with their riders as a result of an electric shock. It was found later that the entire surfaoe of the pathway in the vicinity was electrified. Mr G, J. Carr, a horse trainer, was riding a hack, and leading other racehorses on to the course, when suddenly his horse was thrown to the ground and he was flung on to the roadway. The racehorse, which was being ridden immediately behind him, was also knocked down by the force of the shock. The other racehorses were stopped before they reached the danger spot. Fortunately, no one was injured. The horses recovered quickly, and later carried out their usual training. ' J Tho police were informed of the danger to pedestrians. It was feared that a live wire had been the cause of the accident. No faulty wire, however, could be found, and it is believed that a dynamo in the works of a nearby electric company had, electrified the wet pavement.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 267, 11 October 1932, Page 10
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188ELECTRIC SHOCK. Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 267, 11 October 1932, Page 10
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