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Brigade Praised for Courage at Roxy Theatre Fire
The fire at the Roxy Theatre caused £30,000 damage but the brigade earned high praise from chairman Mr T J Pyne and visitors for swift control. Firemen faced challenges with water supply and a vanishing hose incident. Chief Officer Bailey noted losses of bed linen and blankets. Board debated mechanic duties and funding while officers addressed public notices on burning conditions and equipment repairs.
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Roxy Theatre
T. J. Pye
Hall
Pyne
O'Brien
Biormonth
Bailey
Donelly
Shire Jenetia
Couneil
Howe
Brisaden
Eitensa
Ieeeciada
Stormouth
Hiteman
Watson
Od Mechanic