| Birth: | unknown | | Death: | Nov. 18, 1947 | 
Covering over an acre of land in central Christchurch, New Zealand. Ballentynes Department store, which was considered the "Harrods" of New Zealand, was engulfed by flames within a matter of minutes, killing 41 people. It was the worst fire disaster in New Zealand to this day. All 41 people including 31 women were buried in a mass grave at Ruru Cemetery in Christchurch. The Coroner found that delays in calling the fire brigade, had contributed to the disaster. (bio by: Jeff J)
Search Amazon for Ballentynes Disaster | | | Burial:
Ruru Lawn Cemetery
Christchurch
Canterbury, New Zealand |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Mar 27, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7297687 |
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