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GASSED IN SMALL ROOM

The danger of having a gas ring in a very small room was empha. iiised by Dr. W. H. Whitehouse in recording a verdict of accidental death at a Deptford (England) inquest on Arthur Hunt, aged 60, of Honour Oak Road, Forest Hill. Hunt went into a small scullery bathroom to shave, and was found later by his daughter lying on the floor unconscious. The gas was on, but not lit, and the kettle was on the gas ring. On the floor was a mechanical gas lighter. A basin and soap were prepared for shaving. Dr. W. R. Wiseman attributed death to coal gas poisoning, and said he could span the room across within a few inches., There was prao_ tically no ventilation. “It seems a very dangerous place,” said Dr. Whitehouse. “I know, people do have gas stoves put UP in out.of-way corners and places which may, b e very dangerous."

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Shannon News, 13 July 1926, Page 4

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GASSED IN SMALL ROOM Shannon News, 13 July 1926, Page 4

GASSED IN SMALL ROOM Shannon News, 13 July 1926, Page 4

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