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 99 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
4 Jun 1908
FATAL COLLISION WITH A TRAMPOLE. (Marlborough Express, 04 June 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CONFIDENCE (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 11 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 16 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 17 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1908
Taranaki Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 25; 1908. THE STRATFORD-AUCKLAND RAILWAY CONNECTION. (Taranaki Herald, 25 June 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
CHARITABLE AID BOARD. (Star, 01 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
NURSES' REGISTRATION. (Wanganui Herald, 03 July 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
NURSES' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 03 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
NURSES' EXAMINATIONS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 July 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
NURSES' REGISTRATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 July 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
NURSES AND MIDWIVES. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1908
HEW ZEALAND NEWS ITEMS (Otago Witness, 15 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1908
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 15 July 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 July 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jul 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 17 July 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1908
LAST NICHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 July 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1908
Grey River Argus and Blackball news. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, JULY 24th, 1908 (Grey River Argus, 24 July 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 01 August 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1908
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 08 August 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 18 August 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 22 August 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Ashburton Guardian, 07 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
CONSUMPTIVE SANATORIUM. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 11 September 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
The Hockey Conference. AND WHAT THEY CONFERRED ON. (New Zealand Free Lance, 12 September 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
THE ESTIMATES. (Star, 23 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Sept 1908
A CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 September 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING SENSATION. (Colonist, 24 September 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
TELEGRAMS. [RRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 24 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
COMBATING CONSUMPTION. (Otago Daily Times 24-9-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 29 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 30 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
COMBATING CONSUMPTION. (Otago Witness, 30 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH DAIRY. (Star, 06 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 12 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
StPPLEHENTARI' ESTIMATES. j (Froh Odb Own Cobhesposdents.^ (Otago Witness, 14 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
SUDDEN DEATH IN THE STREET. (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
Sudden Death (Wanganui Herald, 19 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
SUDDEN DEATH (Taranaki Herald, 19 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES: (Bush Advocate, 19 October 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AMD FATALITIES. (Mataura Ensign 19-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1908
GREAT PURCHASE OF BICYCLE TYRES. (Star, 21 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 29 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 30 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Nov 1908
THE CRANMER SQUARE SHOOTING CASE. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 02 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1908
NOTES FROM DUNEDIN. (Evening Post, 03 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1908
ANGLICAN-SYNOD. (Otago Witness, 04 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 16 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 19 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 30 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1908
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL.' (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 08 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 09 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Dec 1908
ITS EFFECT IN INDIGESTION. (Otago Witness, 16 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 18 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 24 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 28 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1909
Postcard: River Avon Hospital Bridge, Christchurch, N.Z. Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
5 Jan 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 05 January 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1909
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Otago Witness, 06 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1909
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 07 January 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jan 1909
NURSES' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 12 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1909
MIDWIFERY EXAMINATIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 12 January 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1909
NURSES' EXAMINATION. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1909
MIDWIFERY EXAMINATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 January 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 January 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 January 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Poverty Bay Herald, 04 February 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
THE CHILDREN'S WARD. (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1909
HAGLEY PARK. (Star, 19 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1909
THE CITY'S PROPERTY. (Star, 25 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Feb 1909
The Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 1909. (Grey River Argus, 26 February 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1909
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
THE DEFENCE FORCES. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Mar 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 12 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
A CHRISTCHURCH FIRE. CHRISTCHURCH, 11th March. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1909
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1909
PERSONAL. (Taranaki Herald, 22 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1909
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 01 April 1909) Evening Post · 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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