“On the spot”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

Every collection Papers PastCanterbury StoriesKura Heritage Collections OnlineTe Papa Collections OnlineNational Publicity Studios black and white file printsTAPUHICanterbury MuseumAuckland Museum CollectionsNew Zealand GazetteDigital Public Library of AmericaV.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph CollectionChristchurch City Libraries FlickrHocken Digital CollectionsMuseums VictoriaAir Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph CollectionWellington City Council ArchivesThe New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi KōreroNew Zealand Electronic Text CollectionChristchurch City Libraries Heritage Images CollectionLincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku IhoFlickrRadio New ZealandAlexander Turnbull Library FlickrAuckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiTe Hikoi MuseumiNaturalist NZ — Mātaki TaiaoManawatū HeritageCanterbury Photography MuseumAkaroa MuseumHawke's Bay Museum Every paper StarEvening PostLyttelton TimesAuckland Weekly NewsEllesmere GuardianPhotographs / He WhakaahuaAkaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula AdvertiserAshburton GuardianOtago WitnessPhotographyOtago Daily TimesSamuel Anstey collectionWanganui ChronicleNZ TruthColonistArchives NZ Collections searchTimaru HeraldPhotographic ArchiveAuckland StarNorth Otago TimesHawera & Normanby StarPoverty Bay HeraldMarlborough ExpressGrey River ArgusWanganui HeraldPlantsGreg O’Beirne collectionNatural ScienceWest Coast TimesNelson Evening MailFeilding StarThames StarRecords of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseWairarapa Daily TimesMED Historical PhotographsJessie Buckland collectionNew Zealand TabletTaranaki HeraldTaranaki Daily NewsMataura EnsignHawke's Bay HeraldWildey collectionSouthland Times2019 Photo HuntJan Shuttleworth Collection2013 Photo HuntNorthern AdvocatePioneer Amateur Sports club imagesChristchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collectionSutton glass platesThe imperial album of New Zealand sceneryArt2014 Photo HuntManawatu TimesHuman HistoryObserverParks and gardens : glass slidesWellington Independent1940s Christchurch Star photographsBush Advocate Oldest first Newest first Newest to the shelf

1101. the 1920s
1101. 26 Oct 1923

      Page 12 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 26 October 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1102. 8 Mar 1924

      CO-RESPONDENT'S STRANGE STORY (NZ Truth, 08 March 1924) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1103. 15 Mar 1924

      PEOPLE IN PERSPECTIVE (NZ Truth, 15 March 1924) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1104. 7 Jul 1924

      WELLINGTON'S Winter Carnival (Evening Post, 07 July 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1105. 29 Sept 1924

      Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 29 September 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1106. 6 Dec 1924

      LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 06 December 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1107. 20 Dec 1924

      Presents in Plenty (NZ Truth, 20 December 1924) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1108. 5 Mar 1925

      BICYCLE TOUR (Evening Post, 05 March 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1109. 12 Mar 1925

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 12 March 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1110. 27 Mar 1925

      WOMEN IN PRINT (Evening Post, 27 March 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1111. 15 Sept 1925

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 15 September 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1112. 5 Oct 1925

      DUNCAN SADLY BEATEN (Evening Post, 05 October 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1113. 10 Oct 1925

      GOLF (Evening Post, 10 October 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1114. 1 Nov 1926

      The Provincial Church. (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 November 1926) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1115. 11 Jan 1927

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 11 January 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1116. 26 Feb 1927

      Plays – Players – Pictures (Evening Post, 26 February 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1117. 2 Mar 1927

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 02 March 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1118. 29 Mar 1927

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 29 March 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1119. 11 Apr 1927

      Women in Print (Evening Post, 11 April 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1120. 23 Jun 1927

      BAFFLING MYSTERY OF WHERE GIRL SPENT TUESDAY NIGHT (NZ Truth, 23 June 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1121. 23 Jun 1927

      THROUGH SHEER LUCK MURDERER MAY ESCAPE DETECTION (NZ Truth, 23 June 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1122. 30 Jun 1927

      INTENDED ELOPING WITH LOVER (NZ Truth, 30 June 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1123. 7 Jul 1927

      BEHIND VEIL OF MYSTERY (NZ Truth, 07 July 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1124. 22 Jul 1927

      GREENPARK (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 July 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1125. 27 Jul 1927

      BURWOOD MURDER (Evening Post, 27 July 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1126. 4 Aug 1927

      BURWOOD MYSTERY (NZ Truth, 04 August 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1127. 22 Aug 1927

      WOMEM IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 22 August 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1128. 1 Sept 1927

      Untitled (NZ Truth, 01 September 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1129. 24 Nov 1927

      Jurty Hears Murder Charge Agains Taxi-driver Boakes A DRAMATIC MOMENT IN COURT WHEN BICKERDIKE ENTERS BOX (NZ Truth, 24 November 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1130. 1 Dec 1927

      SIDELIGHTS FROM BOAKES TRIAL (NZ Truth, 01 December 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1131. 7 Jan 1928

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 07 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1132. 9 Mar 1928

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 09 March 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1133. 2 Apr 1928

      BOTANIC GARDENS (Evening Post, 02 April 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1134. 3 May 1929

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 03 May 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1135. 9 May 1929

      WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 09 May 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1136. the 1930s
1136. 15 Jan 1930

      On the edge of the wide Pacific Ocean at a favoured spot with South Island camping motorists by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1137. 14 Mar 1930

      NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING MEETING (Evening Post, 14 March 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1138. 22 Mar 1930

      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 22 March 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1139. 31 Mar 1930

      SOCIALIST FUNERAL (Evening Post, 31 March 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1140. 10 Jun 1930

      TOPICS FOR WOMEN (Evening Post, 10 June 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1141. 29 Aug 1930

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 29 August 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1142. 4 Sept 1930

      CHRISTCHURCH ON TOP (NZ Truth, 04 September 1930) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1143. 22 Jul 1931

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 22 July 1931) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1144. 9 Oct 1931

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 09 October 1931) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1145. 27 May 1932

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 27 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1146. 20 Sept 1932

      MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 20 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1147. 28 Dec 1932

      A quiet spot in the heart of a South Island city by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1148. 26 Apr 1933

      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 April 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1149. 20 Jun 1933

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 June 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1150. 14 Sept 1933

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 14 September 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1151. 17 Oct 1933

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 October 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1152. 27 Oct 1933

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 October 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1153. 31 Oct 1933

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 October 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1154. 14 Nov 1933

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 14 November 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1155. 16 Nov 1933

      THE WIND BLOWS (Evening Post, 16 November 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1156. 31 Aug 1934

      SPRINGSTON (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 August 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1157. 16 Feb 1935

      RUNAWAY CAR (Evening Post, 16 February 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1158. 19 Jul 1935

      SPRINGSTON (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 July 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1159. 26 Jun 1936

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 June 1936) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1160. 5 Aug 1936

      THOUSANDS PLANTED (Evening Post, 05 August 1936) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1161. 13 Feb 1937

      BROADCASTING (Evening Post, 13 February 1937) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1162. 15 May 1937

      CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS (Evening Post, 15 May 1937) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1163. 5 Oct 1937

      LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 October 1937) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1164. 30 Dec 1937

      STAGE AND SCREEN (Evening Post, 30 December 1937) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1165. 31 Jan 1938

      PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 31 January 1938) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1166. 18 Feb 1938

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 18 February 1938) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1167. 28 Jul 1938

      STAGE AND SCREEN (Evening Post, 28 July 1938) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1168. 3 Aug 1938

      Welcome sign for hikers Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1169. 26 Sept 1938

      CHRISTCHURCH GAMES (Evening Post, 26 September 1938) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1170. 18 Nov 1938

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 18 November 1938) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1171. 13 Dec 1938

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 December 1938) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1172. 10 Feb 1939

      ENGAGEMENT PERSONAL NOTES NEWS FROM NELSON (Evening Post, 10 February 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1173. 7 Mar 1939

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 07 March 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1174. 7 Mar 1939

      PLEASANT SURPRISE" (Evening Post, 07 March 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1175. 21 Mar 1939

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 21 March 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1176. 28 Jul 1939

      CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS (Evening Post, 28 July 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1177. 5 Dec 1939

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 05 December 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1178. 8 Dec 1939

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 08 December 1939) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1179. the 1940s
1179. 19 Mar 1940

      CLOSURE APPLIED (Evening Post, 19 March 1940) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1180. 17 Oct 1940

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 17 October 1940) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1181. 13 May 1941

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 13 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1182. 8 Jul 1941

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 08 July 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1183. 12 Jul 1941

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 12 July 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1184. 12 Aug 1941

      SCHOOL OUT OF DOORS (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 August 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1185. 16 Oct 1941

      NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 16 October 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1186. 19 May 1942

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 19 May 1942) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1187. 5 Aug 1942

      SYSTEM CRITICISED (Evening Post, 05 August 1942) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1188. 26 Aug 1942

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 August 1942) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 13 places
1189. 22 Feb 1943

      PLASTIC SURGERY (Evening Post, 22 February 1943) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1190. 11 Sept 1943

      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 11 September 1943) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1191. 9 Nov 1943

      SCHOOL OUT OF DOORS (Ellesmere Guardian, 09 November 1943) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1192. 25 Nov 1943

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 25 November 1943) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1193. 11 Dec 1943

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 11 December 1943) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1194. 30 Dec 1943

      BEREAVEMENT NOTICE. THANKS. (Evening Post, 30 December 1943) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1195. 21 Feb 1944

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 21 February 1944) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1196. 8 Sept 1944

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 08 September 1944) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1197. 24 Oct 1944

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 October 1944) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1198. 2 Jun 1945

      Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 02 June 1945) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1199. 19 Jun 1945

      Greenpark (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 June 1945) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1200. 12 Oct 1945

      Doyleston (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 October 1945) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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