CINEMATOGRAPH FILM AFIRE
SIX PEOPLE IN HOSPITAL. By Cable.—Press Association.-J'-CopyrigM Melbotirne, July 10. A fire, took plate in -a, picture pavilion at Geclong la.st night A film ignited, and the operator picked it up, but dropped it in front of the main exit as the audience were scrambling out. In the semi-panic Which followed severaJ persons fell into or were caught in the flamts, and their clothes igniting spread the fire. Six who were badly burned were removed to the hospital. Two girls and a boy were seriously burned, and a number of others susfaiinod minor injuries. The operator's hands were badly burned while he was carrying the film.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 14, 11 July 1911, Page 5
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109CINEMATOGRAPH FILM AFIRE Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 14, 11 July 1911, Page 5
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