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Ballantynes fire -1947 - 41 died

on November 17, 2018

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1947 41 die in Ballantyne's fire

The fire in Christchurch’s prestigious department store was one of the worst in New Zealand’s history. Read more...

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Ballantynes fire -1947 - 41 died

1947 41 die in Ballantyne's fire

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