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MG 1 vol 2124 number 288
Halifax, N.S.
Jan. 14/17.
Dr. Archibald Macmechan,
Dear. Sir:-
The following are some of the peculiarities of the explosion which I have noticed:-
1. The chimney of the Oxford St. Methodist Church, which is roughly 25 ft. high is displaced like this, in the manner of blocks:-
[diagram of 7 blocks on top of each other]
2. Many owners of houses reported that their chimneys were turned completely round, while others reported that the[y] were turned diagonally at the roof, thus: [diagram of chimney]
3. In the area bounded by Oxford St. Chilucto Rd., Quinpool Rd., and Windsor St three houses were hit by parts of the "Mont