“"a"”, 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 TimesEllesmere GuardianAuckland Weekly NewsAshburton GuardianAkaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula AdvertiserWanganui ChronicleOtago WitnessPhotographs / He WhakaahuaOtago Daily TimesAuckland StarTimaru HeraldColonistNZ TruthWanganui HeraldPhotographySamuel Anstey collectionMarlborough ExpressHawera & Normanby StarGrey River ArgusPoverty Bay HeraldArchives NZ Collections searchNorth Otago TimesPhotographic ArchiveThames StarWest Coast TimesFeilding StarNelson Evening MailPlantsGreg O’Beirne collectionNatural ScienceNew Zealand TabletWairarapa Daily TimesTaranaki HeraldMataura EnsignTaranaki Daily NewsRecords of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseMED Historical PhotographsJessie Buckland collectionSouthland TimesHawke's Bay HeraldNorthern AdvocateManawatu TimesWildey collectionObserver2019 Photo HuntJan Shuttleworth Collection2013 Photo HuntPioneer Amateur Sports club imagesChristchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collectionSutton glass platesThe imperial album of New Zealand sceneryArt2014 Photo HuntBush AdvocateHuman HistoryWellington IndependentParks and gardens : glass slidesClutha Leader Oldest first Newest first Newest to the shelf

15501. the 1880s
15501. 20 Nov 1885

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 20 November 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15502. 20 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15503. 20 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15504. 21 Nov 1885

       Local & General. (Star, 21 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15505. 23 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15506. 23 Nov 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15507. 23 Nov 1885

       TELEGRAMS. (Colonist, 23 November 1885) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15508. 24 Nov 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15509. 24 Nov 1885

       Latest Locals. (Star, 24 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15510. 24 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15511. 25 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15512. 25 Nov 1885

       Drainage Board. (Star, 25 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15513. 25 Nov 1885

       ARSON AND FIRE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 November 1885) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15514. 26 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 26 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
15515. 26 Nov 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15516. 26 Nov 1885

       OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW. (Otago Daily Times, 26 November 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15517. 26 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15518. 27 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 27 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15519. 28 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15520. 28 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15521. 30 Nov 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15522. 30 Nov 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 November 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15523. 1 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15524. 1 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15525. 1 Dec 1885

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 December 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15526. 2 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15527. 2 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15528. 3 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 03 December 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15529. 4 Dec 1885

       SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 04 December 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15530. 4 Dec 1885

       Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 04 December 1885) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15531. 4 Dec 1885

       BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Auckland Star, 04 December 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15532. 4 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 04 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15533. 5 Dec 1885

       Latest Locals. (Star, 05 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15534. 5 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15535. 7 Dec 1885

       School of Art Examinations (Star, 07 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15536. 7 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15537. 8 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15538. 8 Dec 1885

       Christchurch Horticultural Society. (Star, 08 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15539. 8 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 December 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15540. 10 Dec 1885

       CRICKET. (Star, 10 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15541. 10 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 December 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15542. 10 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15543. 10 Dec 1885

       Fire at Christchurch. (Evening Post, 10 December 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15544. 10 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15545. 11 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15546. 11 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 11 December 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15547. 11 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15548. 12 Dec 1885

       Fire at Sydenham. (Star, 12 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15549. 12 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15550. 14 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15551. 14 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15552. 14 Dec 1885

       GYMNASTIC COMPETITION. (Star, 14 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15553. 14 Dec 1885

       SCHOLARSHIPS. (Grey River Argus, 14 December 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15554. 15 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15555. 17 Dec 1885

       TELEGRAPHIC. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 December 1885) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15556. 17 Dec 1885

       VOLUNTEER FIELD DAY. (Star, 17 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15557. 17 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15558. 18 Dec 1885

       INTERPROVINCIAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 December 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15559. 19 Dec 1885

       DUNEDIN CUP. AUCKLAND TRAINING NOTES. CANTERBURY SPORTING NOTES, (Otago Witness, 19 December 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15560. 19 Dec 1885

       INTERPROVINCIAL. (Otago Witness, 19 December 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15561. 19 Dec 1885

       Woolston Town Board. (Star, 19 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15562. 21 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15563. 21 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15564. 21 Dec 1885

       published daily.) MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885, THE RIVALS. (Wanganui Herald, 21 December 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15565. 21 Dec 1885

       Latest Locals. (Star, 21 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15566. 21 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 21 December 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15567. 21 Dec 1885

       Picnic. (Star, 21 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15568. 23 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15569. 23 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15570. 24 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15571. 24 Dec 1885

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15572. 24 Dec 1885

       West Coast Times. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1885. (West Coast Times, 24 December 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15573. 24 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 December 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15574. 24 Dec 1885

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15575. 26 Dec 1885

       LYTTELTON. (Star, 26 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15576. 26 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15577. 26 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 26 December 1885) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15578. 28 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 28 December 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15579. 28 Dec 1885

       Volunteer Prize Firm?. (Star, 28 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15580. 29 Dec 1885

       The Volunteers. (Star, 29 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15581. 29 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 December 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15582. 30 Dec 1885

       THE DEAD HAND MYSTERY. (Taranaki Herald, 30 December 1885) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15583. 30 Dec 1885

       MARRIAGES. (Star, 30 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15584. 30 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15585. 31 Dec 1885

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 December 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15586. 1886

       Cottage - List No. 4914 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
15587. 1 Jan 1886

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 January 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15588. 1886

       Pencil sketches, Municipal building Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15589. 1886

       Thirteen unidentified men on roadside in Barry’s Bay Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15590. 1886

       Hilltop Hotel in Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15591. 1886

       A boneshaker bicycle Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · no. 35761 · Christchurch City Libraries
15592. 1886

       A boneshaker bicycle Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · no. 35801 · Christchurch City Libraries
15593. 1886

       Barry’s Bay pier Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15594. 1886

       Unidentified man in front of a Māori whare in Little River Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15595. 1886

       Group of unidentified men and children on Akaroa wharf Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15596. 1886

       Alfred Ernest Preece drinking water from a spring Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15597. 1886

       Unidentified man lying on grass near Pigeon Bay pier Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15598. 1886

       Unidentified men and boys outside Bruce’s Hotel in Akaroa Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15599. 1886

       Thirteen unidentified men on roadside in Barrys Bay Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15600. 1886

       Five unidentified men using the ablutions at Little River Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries

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