PETROL VAPOUR IGNITES
WOMAN SEVERELY BURNED [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, Oct. 1. While dipping curtains in benzine at her home, 11 Ballance Street, Kilbirnie, this morning, the vapour became ignited and Mrs Mabel Elliott had part of her clothing burnt off and received severe burns to the left side of her face, her left forearm and her leg. First aid was rendered by members of the Fire Brigade, which was called out to quell a fire in the washhouse and scullery which were damaged.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 234, 2 October 1929, Page 9
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