Explosion at Nu-Way Dry Cleaners

31 October 1962

Explosion at Nu-Way Dry Cleaners

31 October 1962

Firefighters and crowds outside Nu-Way Dry Cleaners in Colombo Street near the intersection with Cashel Street following an explosion.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Source: Christchurch Star archive

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Reference ID: CCL-StarP-05149A

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