“The Victoria”, 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 GuardianAshburton GuardianAkaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula AdvertiserPhotographs / He WhakaahuaOtago WitnessWanganui ChronicleOtago Daily TimesAuckland StarPhotographyColonistTimaru HeraldNZ TruthSamuel Anstey collectionWanganui HeraldArchives NZ Collections searchHawera & Normanby StarNorth Otago TimesPhotographic ArchivePoverty Bay HeraldMarlborough ExpressGrey River ArgusThames StarPlantsGreg O’Beirne collectionWest Coast TimesNatural ScienceNelson Evening MailFeilding StarWairarapa Daily TimesNew Zealand TabletTaranaki HeraldRecords of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseMED Historical PhotographsJessie Buckland collectionTaranaki Daily NewsMataura EnsignHawke's Bay HeraldSouthland TimesNorthern AdvocateManawatu TimesWildey collection2019 Photo HuntJan Shuttleworth Collection2013 Photo HuntPioneer Amateur Sports club imagesChristchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collectionSutton glass platesObserverThe imperial album of New Zealand sceneryArt2014 Photo HuntHuman HistoryParks and gardens : glass slidesBush AdvocateWellington Independent1940s Christchurch Star photographs Oldest first Newest first Newest to the shelf

1801. the 1880s
1801. 19 Mar 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1802. 20 Mar 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1803. 23 Mar 1889

      NEWS OF THE MONTH. (Auckland Star, 23 March 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1804. 25 Mar 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1805. 8 Apr 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 08 April 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1806. 12 Apr 1889

      THE GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL. (Evening Post, 12 April 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
1807. 15 Apr 1889

      THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1889. (Otago Daily Times, 15 April 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1808. 22 Apr 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1809. 23 Apr 1889

      THE PREMIER AND THE GOVERNOR. (Evening Post, 23 April 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1810. 3 May 1889

      MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 03 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1811. 4 May 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 04 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1812. 8 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1813. 9 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1814. 16 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1815. 17 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1816. 21 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1817. 24 May 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 24 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1818. 25 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1819. 3 Jun 1889

      MISCELLANEOUS. (Inangahua Times, 03 June 1889) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1820. 24 Jun 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 24 June 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1821. 17 Jul 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 17 July 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1822. 1 Aug 1889

      Late Advertisements. (Otago Daily Times, 01 August 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1823. 3 Aug 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1824. 10 Aug 1889

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1825. 13 Aug 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 13 August 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1826. 10 Sept 1889

      West Coast Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1889. (West Coast Times, 10 September 1889) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1827. 16 Sept 1889

      THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1889. (Otago Daily Times, 16 September 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1828. 20 Sept 1889

      THE Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1889. (Grey River Argus, 20 September 1889) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1829. 21 Sept 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 21 September 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1830. 23 Sept 1889

      TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 23 September 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1831. 24 Sept 1889

      MISCELLANEOUS. (Otago Daily Times, 24 September 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
1832. 17 Oct 1889

      TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 17 October 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1833. 22 Oct 1889

      Latest Locals. (Star, 22 October 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1834. 24 Oct 1889

      LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 October 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1835. 29 Oct 1889

      A School of Engineering. (Star, 29 October 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1836. 11 Nov 1889

      THE CHRISTCHURCH A. AND P. SHOW. (Otago Daily Times, 11 November 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1837. 14 Nov 1889

      THE CHRISTCHURCH A. AND P. SHOW. (Otago Witness, 14 November 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1838. 15 Nov 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 15 November 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1839. 22 Nov 1889

      The Dunedin Exhibition. (Auckland Star, 22 November 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1840. 23 Nov 1889

      The Dunedin Exhibition. (Auckland Star, 23 November 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1841. 27 Nov 1889

      IN AND ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH. THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (Te Aroha News, 27 November 1889) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1842. 27 Nov 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 27 November 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1843. 27 Nov 1889

      The Dunedin Exhibition. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) (Te Aroha News, 27 November 1889) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1844. 27 Nov 1889

      WELLINGTON. (Otago Daily Times, 27 November 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1845. 3 Dec 1889

      LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 03 December 1889) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1846. 5 Dec 1889

      THE OTAGO A. & P. SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1847. the 1890s
1847. 1 Jan 1890

      Singer Sewing Machine Staff 1895 2010 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1848. 1 Jan 1890

      Photograph, Molly and Nelly Dawson by Hughes, Frederic Boulton · NZmuseums · Te Hikoi Museum · Te Hikoi Museum
1849. 1 Jan 1890

      Photograph, Victoria Street Bridge NZmuseums · Te Hikoi Museum · Te Hikoi Museum
1850. 11 Jan 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 January 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1851. 14 Jan 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 January 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1852. 20 Jan 1890

      The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1890. (Auckland Star, 20 January 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1853. 4 Feb 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 04 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1854. 14 Feb 1890

      The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1890. The Lyttelton School. (Star, 14 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1855. 19 Feb 1890

      Local News. (Star, 19 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1856. 27 Feb 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1857. 1 Mar 1890

      NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 01 March 1890) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1858. 3 Mar 1890

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 03 March 1890) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1859. 8 Mar 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1860. 1 Apr 1890

      Sweating Commission at Auckland (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 April 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1861. 19 Apr 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 April 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1862. 25 Apr 1890

      LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 25 April 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1863. 31 May 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1864. 5 Jun 1890

      TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 05 June 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1865. 7 Jun 1890

      SABBATH OBSERVANCE. (Auckland Star, 07 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1866. 11 Jun 1890

      CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1867. 13 Jun 1890

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 13 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1868. 18 Jun 1890

      TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1869. 23 Jun 1890

      CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1870. 10 Jul 1890

      LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1871. 15 Jul 1890

      CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Star, 15 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1872. 16 Jul 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1873. 28 Jul 1890

      LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 July 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1874. 15 Aug 1890

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 15 August 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1875. 30 Aug 1890

      GAP AND JACKET. (Observer, 30 August 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1876. 3 Sept 1890

      BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 03 September 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1877. 19 Sept 1890

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 September 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1878. 20 Sept 1890

      Local & General, (Star, 20 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1879. 25 Sept 1890

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 September 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1880. 7 Oct 1890

      TELEGRAMS (Southland Times, 07 October 1890) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1881. 1 Nov 1890

      BARRETT'S HOTEL. (Star, 01 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1882. 8 Nov 1890

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1883. 17 Nov 1890

      BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. (Taranaki Herald, 17 November 1890) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1884. 18 Nov 1890

      THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 18 November 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1885. 3 Dec 1890

      FERGUSON'S PATENT PIPE. (Otago Daily Times, 03 December 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1886. 6 Dec 1890

      THE ELECTIONS. (Bush Advocate, 06 December 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1887. 8 Dec 1890

      The New Parliament. (Auckland Star, 08 December 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1888. 17 Dec 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1889. 18 Dec 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1890. 19 Dec 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1891. 15 Jan 1891

      ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. (Auckland Star, 15 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1892. 21 Jan 1891

      BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1893. 3 Feb 1891

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 03 February 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1894. 20 Feb 1891

      LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 February 1891) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1895. 28 Feb 1891

      Latest Locals. (Star, 28 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1896. 3 Mar 1891

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1897. 6 Mar 1891

      The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1898. 7 Mar 1891

      CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 07 March 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1899. 7 Mar 1891

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 07 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1900. 23 Mar 1891

      Local & General. (Star, 23 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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