“"a"”, the shelf

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

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17301. the 1880s
17301. 23 May 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17302. 25 May 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 25 May 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17303. 25 May 1888

       Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 25 May 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17304. 26 May 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 26 May 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17305. 26 May 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. May 24. (North Otago Times, 26 May 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17306. 28 May 1888

       FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 28 May 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17307. 29 May 1888

       AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 May 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17308. 29 May 1888

       Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17309. 29 May 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17310. 30 May 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17311. 1 Jun 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17312. 1 Jun 1888

       Page 14 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 01 June 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17313. 4 Jun 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17314. 6 Jun 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17315. 6 Jun 1888

       DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 06 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17316. 9 Jun 1888

       TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 09 June 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17317. 11 Jun 1888

       Senior Matches. (Star, 11 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17318. 11 Jun 1888

       JONATHAN ROBERTS (Star, 11 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17319. 11 Jun 1888

       Matches. (Star, 11 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17320. 12 Jun 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17321. 12 Jun 1888

       NEWS OF THE DAY. (Bush Advocate, 12 June 1888) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17322. 13 Jun 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 13 June 1888) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17323. 14 Jun 1888

       COMMERCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 14 June 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17324. 14 Jun 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17325. 15 Jun 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 15 June 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17326. 15 Jun 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 15 June 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17327. 18 Jun 1888

       Miscellaneous. (Star, 18 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17328. 18 Jun 1888

       Senior Matches. (Star, 18 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17329. 19 Jun 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17330. 20 Jun 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17331. 20 Jun 1888

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17332. 20 Jun 1888

       SPORTING NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 June 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17333. 20 Jun 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH.���This day. (Thames Star, 20 June 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17334. 21 Jun 1888

       FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17335. 21 Jun 1888

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 June 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17336. 22 Jun 1888

       Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 22 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17337. 22 Jun 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 22 June 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17338. 25 Jun 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17339. 28 Jun 1888

       Incendiarism near Christchurch (Evening Post, 28 June 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17340. 28 Jun 1888

       Local & General, (Star, 28 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17341. 28 Jun 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17342. 29 Jun 1888

       INCENDIARISM NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 June 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17343. 29 Jun 1888

       ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM. (Otago Daily Times, 29 June 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17344. 29 Jun 1888

       TELEGRAMS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 June 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17345. 29 Jun 1888

       Late Colonial News. (Mataura Ensign, 29 June 1888) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17346. 29 Jun 1888

       TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 29 June 1888) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17347. 29 Jun 1888

       INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 29 June 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17348. 29 Jun 1888

       INCENDIARISM IX CHRISTCHURCH (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 June 1888) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17349. 30 Jun 1888

       Local & General. (Star, 30 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17350. 30 Jun 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. June 28. (North Otago Times, 30 June 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17351. 2 Jul 1888

       LOCAL AMD GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17352. 3 Jul 1888

       A LUNATIC INCENDIARY. (Bush Advocate, 03 July 1888) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17353. 3 Jul 1888

       Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 03 July 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17354. 3 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17355. 3 Jul 1888

       The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1888. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 July 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17356. 5 Jul 1888

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 05 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17357. 5 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17358. 6 Jul 1888

       ATIEMPTED INCENDIARISM. (Otago Witness, 06 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17359. 6 Jul 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 06 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17360. 6 Jul 1888

       Page 38 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 06 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17361. 7 Jul 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH.���Last night. (Thames Star, 07 July 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17362. 7 Jul 1888

       Accidents and Fatalities. (Evening Post, 07 July 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17363. 7 Jul 1888

       BOY KILLED. (Auckland Star, 07 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17364. 7 Jul 1888

       CLIFTON COUNTY COUNCIL. (Taranaki Herald, 07 July 1888) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17365. 7 Jul 1888

       TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 07 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17366. 7 Jul 1888

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 07 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17367. 12 Jul 1888

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 12 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17368. 13 Jul 1888

       Local & General. (Star, 13 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17369. 13 Jul 1888

       LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17370. 13 Jul 1888

       FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17371. 13 Jul 1888

       CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17372. 13 Jul 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 July 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17373. 13 Jul 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 13 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17374. 13 Jul 1888

       Page 38 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17375. 13 Jul 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17376. 14 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17377. 14 Jul 1888

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17378. 16 Jul 1888

       Junior Cud. (Star, 16 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17379. 16 Jul 1888

       Miscellaneous. (Star, 16 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17380. 17 Jul 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17381. 19 Jul 1888

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 19 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17382. 19 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17383. 20 Jul 1888

       TELEGRAMS. [united Press association.] Christchurch,l9th july. (Evening Post, 20 July 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17384. 20 Jul 1888

       Page 13 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 20 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17385. 21 Jul 1888

       TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 21 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17386. 23 Jul 1888

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17387. 25 Jul 1888

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17388. 25 Jul 1888

       Latest Locals. (Star, 25 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17389. 25 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17390. 27 Jul 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 27 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17391. 27 Jul 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17392. 30 Jul 1888

       JUNIOR CUP. (Star, 30 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17393. 30 Jul 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17394. 1 Aug 1888

       DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 01 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17395. 2 Aug 1888

       Football Fixtures. (Star, 02 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17396. 2 Aug 1888

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17397. 3 Aug 1888

       Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 03 August 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17398. 3 Aug 1888

       CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 03 August 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17399. 4 Aug 1888

       THE BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Marlborough Express, 04 August 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17400. 4 Aug 1888

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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