details regarding the ballantynes fire 19.november 1947

Hello mwm6k8-ga,


Thank you for your question.


The Ballantynes fire was one of the greatest fire tragedies in the
history of New Zealand, where 41 victims perished on November 18,
1947. This disaster occurred in the one acre block of the three storey
drapery store of J. Ballantyne and Company, Ltd in Christchurch New
Zealand.


The following links will provide you with complete comprehensive
information and photos of the Ballantynes fire.


Here there is a text index of where you can read all the events of the
Ballantynes Fire.
The Christchurch City Library Website
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/BallantynesFire/html_index.asp


Here you will find an index of scanned photos and newspaper clipping
of the Ballantynes fire.
The Christchurch City Library Website
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/BallantynesFire/image_index.asp


The whole document concerning the Ballantynes Fire:
The Christchurch City Library Website
http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/BallantynesFire/document.asp


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I hope this provides you with the information you are seeking.


Best regards,

Bobbie7-ga