The Ballantynes Fire

The Ballantynes Fire of 1947

Fire at Ballantyne's department store, Christchurch, 18 November 1947. (Alexander Turnbull Library)

Ballantyne's department store fire (Alexander Turnbull Library)

Funeral for the victims of the Ballantyne's Department Store fire, (Alexander Turnbull Library)

The Ballantyne's Fire Memorial rebuilt after 2011 earthquake damage was repaired

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