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 Hospital”, the shelf

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

5,041 records matching 97 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 1900s
26 May 1906
SANATORIUM SATURDAY. (Star, 26 May 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1906
WAIKOUAITI COUNTY COUNCIL (Otago Witness, 30 May 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 02 June 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 June 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1906
OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. (Otago Witness, 13 June 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1906
DEATHS. IN MEMORIAM. (Star, 15 June 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1906
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Tuapeka Times, 20 June 1906) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1906
CASUALTIES. (Otago Witness, 20 June 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1906
THE FINAL SCENE. FUNERAL OF THE LATE PREMIER. (Evening Post, 21 June 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 June 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1906
Untitled (Bush Advocate, 30 June 1906) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1906
Poverty Bay Herald PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISBORNE, SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1906. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 July 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1906
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 23 July 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jul 1906
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 July 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1906
DEATHS. (Star, 04 August 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Aug 1906
LOCAL & GENERA. (Otago Witness, 15 August 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Aug 1906
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 August 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1906
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 20 August 1906) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Aug 1906
CASUALTIES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 August 1906) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1906
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 20 August 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1906
CASUALTIES. (Otago Witness, 22 August 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1906
THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. (Bush Advocate, 22 August 1906) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1906
OUR MENTAL HOSPITALS. (Marlborough Express, 01 September 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 03 September 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1906
POLITICAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 05 September 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1906
DEATHS. (Star, 15 September 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1906
Dr Stewart, of Christchurch. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 20 September 1906) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1906
NEWS NOTES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 26 September 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1906
LIONEL TERRY INTERVIEWED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 October 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1906
AMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1906
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1906
THE ESTIMATES. (Star, 20 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1906
PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT (Otago Witness, 24 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Oct 1906
PLBLIC WORKS ESTJIATES. (Otago Witness, 24 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1906
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 October 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1906
PUBLIC BUILDINGS OF NEW ZEALAND'S EXHIBITION CITY: A VIEW OF THE CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL AND GROUNDS by Auckland Weekly News; Tomlinson · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Oct 1906
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 October 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1906
PLACES OF INTEREST TO VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH DURING THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: THE HOSPITAL (on left), AND ANTIGUA STREET_ FOOTBRIDGE —Guy. photo. OVER THE AVON. =-«^«b»sbs»» (Otago Witness, 14 November 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Feilding Star, 03 December 1906) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1906
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 December 1906) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1907
Postcard: Hospital and Grounds, Christchurch Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
5 Jan 1907
Social Gossip (New Zealand Free Lance, 05 January 1907) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
COMMERCIAL (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
VISIT TO CREYMOUTH. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS. (Grey River Argus, 16 January 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Taranaki Herald, 17 January 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1907
BIRTH (Star, 05 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
BAND COLUMN. (Otago Witness, 13 February 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 26 February 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH SANATORIUM. (Star, 28 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1907
The Grey River Argus and Blackball News PUBLISHED PAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 11th 1007 (Grey River Argus, 11 March 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Herald, 12 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
Taranaki Herald MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1907. THE HARBOUR. (Taranaki Herald, 18 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18 Mar 1907
FIRES. (Mataura Ensign 18-3-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 20 March 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1907
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Grey River Argus, 23 March 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 25 March 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Mar 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 30 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
NOTES BY FULL BACK. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1906. (Grey River Argus, 09 April 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
TRAMWAY FATALITY. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Telegraphic. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
DEATHS. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BELFAST. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 25 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 25 April 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Mataura Ensign 25-4-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1907
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 May 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1907
CHRISTCHURCH ACCIDENTS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 May 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 08 May 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 May 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 09 May 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1907
FATAL COLLISION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 May 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 18 May 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 27 May 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 June 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1907
PERSONAL NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 June 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 19 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1907
THE PICTURESQUE AVON. CHRISTCHURCH—THE HOSPITAL GROUND^ OX LEFT, AXD BOTAXICAL GARDENS ON RIGHT, (Otago Witness, 19 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1907
DEATH UNDER CHLOROFORM. (Taranaki Herald, 04 July 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 05 July 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1907
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1907
THE TRAMWAY TOLL. (Star, 11 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 11 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1907
The hospital and grounds, from the River Avon, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Jul 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 July 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1907
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 24 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 26 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1907
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 30 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
EMMELINE'S " CQSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 07 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · 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.

“Christchurch Hospital”, the shelf

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