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Masset Fire of 1943

Donor Phillips/Dalzell

Date1943

MediumPrints

Dimensions8.3 × 11.7 cm (3 1/4 × 4 5/8 in.)

ClassificationsPhotographs

Terms

Fires

Object numberPh 01525

DescriptionBlack and white photograph of the 'Holocaust' of 1943. This fire, the worst in Masset, destroyed 5 buildings. Two 2-storey buildings were owned by Dave Ruttan. Other buildings lost were Mrs. Bradley's house, Noel Taylor's house and a shed.

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