The Australian horse Walla Walla, whose name is now a household word in Canterbury, yesterday attained the distinction of mention in Court. During a claim following a collision near Temuka a farmer of that district was giving evidence on speeds, lie was being cross-examined by Mr Thomas and admitted that he always “ kept good stuff ” in his shafts. " What speed can your horse go?" asked counsel. “ About twelve miles an hour,” replied witness, then, cautiously, in case there might be some misunderstanding on the point, “ but he’s no Walla Walla.” With the witness the Court smiled.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20283, 18 April 1934, Page 9
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