Theatre Panic Averted
THE ROOF IN FLAMES.
A TACTFUL ANNOUNCEMENT.
IBy Electric Telegraph—Copyright [United Press awhociaxion.l (Received 11.50 a.m.) Sydney, December .'SO. The premises of Groth and Co., 011 and color merchants, George Street, were gutted for a second time in two years. The actual damage is not ascertainable, but is estimated at about £30,000.' The Empress Picture Theatre, adjoining, was packed when the outbreak was discovered. The roof of the theatre was alight before anyone realised the nearness of the flames. The theatre was cleared in a tactful manner.
An announcement was thrown on the screen to the effect that the performance was finished. The orchestra played for two minutes, when the theatre was empty, the audience filing out unaware.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 100, 30 December 1913, Page 5
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121Theatre Panic Averted Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 100, 30 December 1913, Page 5
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