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Tūranga - Heritage Highlights: The Ballantynes' Fire 1947
10:45 AM
– 12:00 PM
Tūranga
Description
Heritage Highlights: The Ballantynes' Fire 1947
Presenter: Tony Phillips
The November 18th 1947 fire at Ballantynes' Department Store claimed 41 lives and remains the worst fire in New Zealand’s history. Join Tony Phillips author of Always Ready: Christchurch Fire Brigade: 1860-2010 as he discusses how this tragic event unfolded and the lessons learnt from the fire.
When: Wednesday 13 November from 11.00am - 12.00pm - but come early and grab a cuppa from 10.45am
Where: Auaha Hīhī/ Spark Place, Ground Floor Tūranga
Ages: Recommended for teens/ adults
Cost: $FREE
Bookings required: Book online here
- Suitable for:
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Teens (ages 12-18)
Adults (ages 18+)
- Type:
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Speakers and presentations
Community groups in the library
Local and family history
- Language:
- English