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FIRE IN ORBOST THEATRE.
Alert Operator Prevents Panic.
ORBOST, Tuesday. — About 20,000 feet
.or tho film Captain January was de
stroyed nt Hardy's Theatre shortly after
the interval. The audience was' unaware
of the fire, owing to the promptness of
the operntor, G. Smookcr. in closing tho
tire shutter. Tho programme was car
ried through without the burnt film. The
operator's eyes were effected by smoke
and fumes.
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