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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
13
The 1945 Canadian theatre panic left many injured as 1200 people fled through roaring exits. A stage hand shouted Fire triggering chaos as black smoke rolled in and police cleared the scene after hours of effort. Psychiatrists note panic is contagious though theatres today are safer due to safety codes and escape routes.
The article describes how crowds react to danger and panic prompting building codes drawn up with insurer input. It recounts Melbourne rats invading offices, a girl leaping from a window, and panic causing accidents on rails and roads, noting Bris bane in 1944 as a home fire blaze example.
An editorial notes 75 health inspectors attended last week’s Perth conference, with 40 from country districts. It argues inspectors are highly qualified safeguards, whose vigilance reduces disease and benefits their communities, despite occasional nuisance to residents.
The statement asserts that Shell lubricants provide the longest and safest service achievable by science, emphasizing maximum protection and reliability for engines and machinery. It focuses on product quality and engineering safety assurances without citing independent testing or endorsements.
An article discusses switchboard delays in fire calls, advice for safe escape during fires, and methods to prevent panic. It cites examples from New York and notes how crowds and locked fire escapes worsen danger, urging calm, organized action and practical drills.
In Paddington NSW a bride was given away by her 83 year old grandfather Mr. W. J. Glassington who watched from a wheelchair in his Paddington Street home. He said his two eldest sons died in 1914 and he has thirteen grandchildren and wanted to perform the rite. The grandfather joked about enduring injury and illness yet staying spirited.
An accountant in Victoria commends a Taration Cash Book as the best of its kind and requests four copies. A Western Australian garage proprietor endorses the system after a year of use and reports no difficulty in keeping accounts.
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