# 26 August in the Christchurch archive

92 Christchurch records dated 26 August across the years, the feed’s ledger also filed 1,167 reports on this date.

92 records shown, each link goes to the institution that keeps the original.

- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1854)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18540826.2.3.1), 1854-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1854)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18540826.2.3.2), 1854-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1854)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18540826.2.4.1), 1854-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [CORRESPONDENCE. (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1854)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18540826.2.8), 1854-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Local Intelligence. (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.14), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.16.2), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.16.3), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.17.4), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.20.2), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570826.2.3.1), 1857-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 26 August 1858)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18580826.2.8.3), 1858-08-26, Lyttelton Times
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 26 August 1865)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18650826.2.19), 1865-08-26, Timaru Herald
- [MAIL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 26 August 1865)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18650826.2.5), 1865-08-26, West Coast Times
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 August 1869)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18690826.2.12.1), 1869-08-26, Star
- [PARLIAMENTARY. BY TELEGRAPH. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Wednesday. (Daily Southern Cross, 26 August 1875)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/DSC18750826.2.16), 1875-08-26, Daily Southern Cross
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1875)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18750826.2.8.1), 1875-08-26, Star
- [Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 26 August 1876)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18760826.2.21.2), 1876-08-26, Marlborough Express
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780826.2.10.1), 1878-08-26, Star
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 August 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780826.2.2.3), 1878-08-26, Star
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 August 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780826.2.9), 1878-08-26, Star
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 August 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18790826.2.2.6), 1879-08-26, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18800826.2.17.1), 1880-08-26, Star
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 26 August 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WH18800826.2.9.3), 1880-08-26, Wanganui Herald
- [LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1882)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18820826.2.19), 1882-08-26, Otago Witness
- [Local & General. (Star, 26 August 1882)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18820826.2.11), 1882-08-26, Star
- [AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 August 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18840826.2.9), 1884-08-26, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser
- [THE GOVERNMENT AND THE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL. (Evening Post, 26 August 1886)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18860826.2.15), 1886-08-26, Evening Post
- [DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 26 August 1890)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18900826.2.29), 1890-08-26, Star
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1890)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18900826.2.33.1), 1890-08-26, Star
- [Local & General (Star, 26 August 1891)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18910826.2.34), 1891-08-26, Star
- [Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 August 1893)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18930826.2.73.4), 1893-08-26, Star
- [E. Wall of Wanganui and A. R. Barker of Christchurch](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/370587), 1897-08-26, Photographs / He Whakaahua
- [THE SUMNER LIFEBOAT. (Star, 26 August 1898)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18980826.2.73), 1898-08-26, Star
- [EXCITING EPISODE AT LYTTELTON GAOL. (Auckland Star, 26 August 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19020826.2.48.1), 1902-08-26, Auckland Star
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Northern Advocate, 26 August 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NA19020826.2.30), 1902-08-26, Northern Advocate
- [ASSAULTING WARDEES IN LYTTELTON GAOL. (Thames Star, 26 August 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THS19020826.2.29), 1902-08-26, Thames Star
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 August 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WC19020826.2.3.4), 1902-08-26, Wanganui Chronicle
- [NOTES BY AMATEUR. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19030826.2.114.1), 1903-08-26, Otago Witness
- [OPINIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH. August 23. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080826.2.102), 1908-08-26, Otago Witness
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 August 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19080826.2.63.1), 1908-08-26, Star
- [TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 26 August 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19090826.2.14), 1909-08-26, Evening Post
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090826.2.40.1), 1909-08-26, Star
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 August 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090826.2.68.3), 1909-08-26, Star
- [Page 28 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 26 August 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT19090826.2.51.1), 1909-08-26, New Zealand Tablet
- [HOCKEY. (Otago Daily Times 26-8-1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT19090826.2.11), 1909-08-26, Otago Daily Times
- [ABOUT PEOPLE (Evening Post, 26 August 1914)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19140826.2.28), 1914-08-26, Evening Post
- [Gunner David John Murray, of Christchurch](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/379859), 1915-08-26, Photographs / He Whakaahua
- [AT CHRISTCHURCH (NZ Truth, 26 August 1916)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTR19160826.2.26.16), 1916-08-26, NZ Truth
- [Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Observer, 26 August 1916)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TO19160826.2.16.2), 1916-08-26, Observer
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 August 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19180826.2.32.3), 1918-08-26, Evening Post
- [VISIT TO CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 26 August 1919)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19190826.2.79.8), 1919-08-26, Evening Post
- [GOLF. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 August 1921)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19210826.2.34), 1921-08-26, Ashburton Guardian
- [CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (NZ Truth, 26 August 1922)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTR19220826.2.43.5), 1922-08-26, NZ Truth
- [Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 26 August 1922)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTR19220826.2.44.5), 1922-08-26, NZ Truth
- [ACCOUNTANTS' SOCIETY DEBATE (Evening Post, 26 August 1926)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19260826.2.100), 1926-08-26, Evening Post
- [New Zealanders presented at Court on July 8 by Mrs. L. C. M. S. Amery, wife of the Secretary of State for the Dominions](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/248638), 1926-08-26, Photographs / He Whakaahua
- [Care of schoolchildren's teeth in the South Island](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/248674), 1926-08-26, Photographs / He Whakaahua
- [SPRINGS COUNTY (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 August 1927)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19270826.2.29), 1927-08-26, Ellesmere Guardian
- [Canterbury cross-country championships decided at Cashmere: large field of over eighty competitors](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/262041), 1931-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [Director of Education with deaf children](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/262188), 1931-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [Christchurch College function](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/262189), 1931-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 August 1932)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19320826.2.2.1), 1932-08-26, Ellesmere Guardian
- [Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 August 1932)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19320826.2.35.1), 1932-08-26, Ellesmere Guardian
- [MATCHES, ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 26 August 1935)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19350826.2.144.4), 1935-08-26, Evening Post
- [JUBILEE JOURNEY (Evening Post, 26 August 1935)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19350826.2.155.13), 1935-08-26, Evening Post
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 26 August 1936)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360826.2.8.5), 1936-08-26, Evening Post
- [R. B. Dagger, L. E. Robinson](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269847), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [F. C. Fairclough, J. R. Crawshaw, H. A. Penn (secretary), P. Wynn-Williams, R. A. Bagshaw](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269848), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [A view of the clubhouse and practice putting green at Russley Golf Club, Christchurch](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269849), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [S. L. Partridge (president)](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269850), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [G. M. Hall, E. Spitz](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269851), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [C. C. Clements (professional)](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269852), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [R. W. K. White, R. A. Witbrock](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269853), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [T. Clarkson, L. Hill, D. M. Stewart, E. Watkins](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269854), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [O. Anderson, J. W. Logan, W. M. Ross](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269855), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [Two well-known All Black rugby football representatives married last week: weddings in Christchurch and Napier](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/269898), 1936-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [NOEL ROAKE GOLF CUP (Evening Post, 26 August 1937)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19370826.2.184), 1937-08-26, Evening Post
- [PRIDE NO LONGER (Evening Post, 26 August 1937)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19370826.2.54), 1937-08-26, Evening Post
- [TRAP SHOOTING (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 August 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19410826.2.3), 1941-08-26, Ellesmere Guardian
- [PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 August 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410826.2.11.2), 1941-08-26, Evening Post
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 August 1942)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19420826.2.7.3), 1942-08-26, Evening Post
- [Captain J. D. Gibb, of Christchurch, missing](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/289662), 1942-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [Gunner C. E. Askew, of Christchurch, died of wounds](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/289674), 1942-08-26, Auckland Weekly News
- [SCHOOL CONFERENCE (Evening Post, 26 August 1943)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19430826.2.95), 1943-08-26, Evening Post
- [BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP (Evening Post, 26 August 1944)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19440826.2.87), 1944-08-26, Evening Post
- [Blackwell Motors complex](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/negatives/1971/ccl-cs-29635), 1971-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Ranfurly Shield training at Rugby Park](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/negatives/1971/ccl-cs-30066), 1971-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Opawa Charity Barn Exterior](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/cafe-cecil/ccl-cs-53845), 2012-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Damaged cathedral and Government Buildings](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/cafe-cecil/ccl-cs-56503), 2013-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Boundary wall of cathedral site](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/cafe-cecil/ccl-cs-56505), 2013-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Youths talk to local preacher, Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/cdp/insidethefouravenues-2018/th/ccl-cs-8400), 2018-08-26, Canterbury Stories
- [Graduates at the Arts Centre](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2025-photo-hunt/ccl-cs-113588), 2025-08-26, Canterbury Stories

## Filed on this date

Newest first, dates somebody filed, not dates anything happened.
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/8814134), 24 Cable St, Sockburn Christchurch New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8814125), 25 Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8814123), 17C Marshland Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026
- [Flooding](https://www.chch.live/report/8814117), 18 Alma Place, Shirley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8813898), 130 Main South Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8813634), 214 Papanui Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand · 26 Aug 2026

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Data: https://api.chch.live/day?md=08-26 · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/day/08-26 · GeoNet’s catalogue holds 5 magnitude-3+ quakes recorded on this date, https://www.chch.live/sequence