Western Times: Friday 26th July 1872

Newton: Accident: On Tuesday, a horse drawing a laden wagon, belonging to Mr. Pinsent took fright at a couple of elephants belonging to Mrs. Edmonds’ Menagerie, on their entering the town, and turning sharply round, capsized the wagon and its contents. No injury was done except the harness, which had to be cut to free the horse.


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Referenced

GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901 (?)