HUNTING ACCIDENT
PRINCtf STRAINS HIS WRIST REMOUNTS AND FINISHES THE DAY OTHER MEMBERS ALSO UPSET By Telegraph.—Press Assn.— Copyright. Australian and Cablo Association* (Received January 0, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, January 7. The Prince of Wales had an accident while hunting with the Quorn at Mel-ton-Mowbray. His horse stumbled when taking off for a difficult fence, and fell. The Prince of Wales jumped clear, hut in so doing badly strained his left wrist. His wrist-watch was smashed to atoms. The horse galloped off, hut was captured and returned to the Prince, who, though obviously in pain, mounted and completed the day’s sport. The Duchess of Westminster also fell, and somersaulted, but was not injured. Another member, leas fortunate, broke his arm and collarbone.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12650, 10 January 1927, Page 7
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122HUNTING ACCIDENT New Zealand Times, Volume LIV, Issue 12650, 10 January 1927, Page 7
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