Mexborough & Swinton Times – Saturday 11 January 1913
Hanging on to a Pony’s Tail
Driver’s Offence at Denaby
Harold Turner, a driver, of Wellington St, Mexborough, was charged with cruelty to a pony in December 19 at Denaby Pit.
Mr Frank Allen prosecuted on behalf of the Denaby Colliery Company.
The evidence showed that the defendant annoyed the pony in the pit by hanging on to its tail. This caused the animal to kick out, with the result that the defendant was seriously injured, and was ill for a fortnight.
The defendant gave a blank denial of the offence.
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