HORSE BOLTS WITH BOY.
HEARSE-DRIVER'S BRAVERY. CATCHES GALLOPING ANIMAL. EXCITING CHASE IN SUBURB. A hearse-driver returning from a funera l yesterday afternoon stopped a bolting horse in New North Road and rescued a boy from a precarious position. He was Mr. T. Scott, who lives at 43, Richmond Road, Grey Lynn As Mr. Scott was driving along New North Road in the direction of the city he saw a horse mounted by.a boy about 11 years old careering wildly down Argyle Street. The animal entered New North Road and continued its headlong gallop up the slope toward Kingsland, alarmed by the barking of several dogs which were chasing it. The boy appeared to be frightened and evidently was unable to check the horse. Mr. Scott accelerated the hearse in pursuit of the horse, passing it near the junction of New North Road and Edendale Road. He stopped the vehicle some distance further on, got out, and caught the reins of the horse as it galloped past. Although he was dragged several yards, Mr. Scott succeeded in bringing the animal to a standstill in New Bond Street. The boy was none the worse for his experience and was able to lead the horse home.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20982, 19 September 1931, Page 10
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