How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 records about Christchurch, every one linked at the provider that keeps the original.

How far back does the archive reach?

1800, the oldest record on file.

Where do the records come from?

30 collections: council archives, Papers Past, DigitalNZ’s partners, cemetery registers, the heritage list itself. The shelf says what exists and where it lives.

Are these documents verified?

They are leads and citations, not evidence, a record says a document exists and where to read it. What a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it; those readings live on the place pages.

“Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,234 records matching 96 of these 100 with their text read Papers Past · Canterbury Stories · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Te Papa Collections Online · National Publicity Studios black and white file prints · TAPUHI · Canterbury Museum · Auckland Museum Collections · New Zealand Gazette · Digital Public Library of America · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · Hocken Digital Collections · Museums Victoria · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Wellington City Council Archives · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · New Zealand Electronic Text Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Images Collection · Lincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku Iho · Flickr · Radio New Zealand · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki · Te Hikoi Museum · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · Manawatū Heritage · Canterbury Photography Museum · Akaroa Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum

the 1890s
10 Mar 1893
Untitled (Star, 10 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1893
The Star. {PUBLISHED DAILY.) SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1893. NEWS AND NOTE'S (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 March 1893) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1893
THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. (Star, 13 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1893
LE BON'S BAY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 March 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 16 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1893
C J C RACES. (Grey River Argus, 20 March 1893) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 24 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1893
SWIMMING. (Star, 27 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1893
SPOUTING. (Otago Daily Times, 30 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1893
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] SATURDAY, APRIL I, 1892. THE CHRISTCHURCH UNEMPLOYED. (Wanganui Herald, 01 April 1893) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Apr 1893
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 03 April 1893) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 3. (North Otago Times, 04 April 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
CANTERBURY J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. [By Telegraph.] [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 04 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1893
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 4 (North Otago Times, 05 April 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1893
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1893
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1893
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
Aquatic Carnival. (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 18 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
The Late Mr C. E. Craddock (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
A FLAT CONTRADICTION. (Evening Post, 24 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1893
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1893. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 May 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
Linwood Football Club. (Star, 06 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1893
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 May 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1893
Untitled (Star, 13 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
CANTERBURY T.C. WINTER MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 15 May 1893) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1893
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 18 May 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1893
Richmond Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 20 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1893
Football. (Star, 26 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 May 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 31 May 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 31 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 01 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1893
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 03 June 1893) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jun 1893
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 05 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 08 June 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 June 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 12 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1893
Football. (Star, 13 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 16 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1893
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 19 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH LICENSING CASES. (Marlborough Express, 20 June 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1893
Christchurch Licensing Committees. (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 June 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1893
THE OTAGO DAILT TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1893. (Otago Daily Times, 22 June 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 23 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1893
Christchurch Warehousemen's Cricket Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Jun 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 26 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1893
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 03 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 03 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1893
Canterbury Rugby Union (Star, 05 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1893
THURSDAY FLAG COMPETITION. (Star, 07 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1893
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 10 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 12 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 17 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1893
Local & GeneraL (Star, 18 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 21 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1893
Christchurch Golf Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jul 1893
B. H. Burns, Captain Christchurch Golf Club by New Zealand Graphic; Morris, John Richard, 1854-1919 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jul 1893
W. T. Charlewood, Hon. Secretary by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Jul 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 25 July 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1893
Untitled (Star, 28 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 29 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1893
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 31 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 07 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1893
Morris-Tube Shooting. (Star, 09 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1893
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 10 August 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1893
FOOTBALL (Timaru Herald, 12 August 1893) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1893
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1893
Local & General. (Star, 14 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 August 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1893
AUCKLAND COURSING CLUB. (Auckland Star, 22 August 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 24 August 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 1893
Local & General (Star, 24 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1893
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1893 (Otago Daily Times, 24 August 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1893
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 August 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 28 August 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1893
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 28 August 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1893
Sydenham Borough Council (Star, 29 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

Most of these originals are not republishable here, the link goes to the provider that keeps them. A search result is a lead, not evidence: what a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it, and those readings live on the place pages.

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