Flyer advertising a Benefit Night at Wynnum South to raise. The Empire was built in 1915 and burnt down in 1922. From the Brisbane Courier Mail, Friday 7 July 1922 20557719?searchTerm=empire theatre wynnum&searchLimits=l-state=Queensland|||l-title=16 ) . When flames were observed issuing from the main staircase of the Empire Theatre buildings, Wynnum North, the property of Mr G Martin of Martinsville, Wynnum South, at about o’clock last evening, little hope was entertained that the big block of wooden buildings upon the flank of which the theatre stood would be saved. As the
Flyer advertising a Benefit Night at Wynnum South to raise. The Empire was built in 1915 and burnt down in 1922. From the Brisbane Courier Mail, Friday 7 July 1922 20557719?searchTerm=empire theatre wynnum&searchLimits=l-state=Queensland|||l-title=16 ) . When flames were observed issuing from the main staircase of the Empire Theatre buildings, Wynnum North, the property of Mr G Martin of Martinsville, Wynnum South, at about o’clock last evening, little hope was entertained that the big block of wooden buildings upon the flank of which the theatre stood would be saved. As the result of the great efforts of the Wynnum Fire Brigade, however, this was accomplished although the theatre itself was destroyed and damage estimated at £11,000 was sustained. The fight was a hard one and the work of the firemen seemed for some time to have very little effect. The large crowd which had gathered was forced to keep back for about 60 yards by the intense heat. A CAFÉ BURNED Separated from the burning building by a lane 18ft wide was a café owned by Mr Dartnell and occupied by Mr Maniaty. The wall of these premises ignited and the flames had eaten through before they were brought under control. By this time the fire was dying out as the Empire Theatre building had collapsed in several places. The out- break in Mr Dartnell's premises was extinguished shortly afterwards, but the contents of the café were considerably damaged by water and fire. A quantity of furniture and stock was saved through the efforts of Acting Sergeant T Donnelly and Constable Duffley, who removed articles to the value of £300. HALL INSURED FOR £3,500 The upper story of the Empire Theatre building was used as a dance hall by Miss Lilly Wallace and the ground floor was divided into two shops, occupied by Mrs Baird (stationer) and Mrs Cole Clark (confectioner). The latter business was closed two days ago and it had been intended to sell the furniture by a
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