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.

“The Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,163 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
5 Mar 1894
NZ Rifle Meeting. (Southland Times, 05 March 1894) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1894
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 05 March 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1894
OUR RIFLEMEN. (Auckland Star, 05 March 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1894
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Hillsborough, March 3. (North Otago Times, 05 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1894
N.Z. RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 06 March 1894) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1894
BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 6 (North Otago Times, 07 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1894
BY TELEGRAPH. ) Hillsborough, March 6 (North Otago Times, 07 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1894
CRICKET. (Star, 07 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1894
The Rifle Meeting. (Feilding Star, 07 March 1894) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 08 March 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
8 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 08 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 10 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1894
CHRISTCHURCH CHAT. (Taranaki Herald, 10 March 1894) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 March 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 12 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1894
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 13 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 13 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
Swimming. (Star, 19 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1834. (Auckland Star, 19 March 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 20 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1894
The Holiday at Christchurch. (Colonist, 27 March 1894) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1894
Christchurch. (Star, 29 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1894
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1894. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 March 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1894
AUCKLAND TOPICS. (Otago Witness, 05 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 05 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1894
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times 4-6-1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 11 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 12 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1894
Local & General, (Star, 12 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1894
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 12 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 19 April 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 19 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1894
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 April 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1894
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 April 1894) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
27 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 27 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1894
Christchurch Swimming Club. (Star, 28 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1894
CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD. (Star, 30 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 30 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1894
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 30 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1894
FOOTBALL NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 May 1894) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 6. (North Otago Times, 07 May 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 May 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1894
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 10 May 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 May 1894
Untitled (Auckland Star, 11 May 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1894
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 12 May 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1894
Local & General. (Star, 14 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1894
Sydenham Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 14 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1894
CHRISTCHURCH ASSOCIATION CLUB. (Star, 16 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1894
EAST CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 16 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 17 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1894
Local & General. (Star, 18 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1894
Richmond Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 18 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1894
EAST CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 19 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1894
North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1894. (North Otago Times, 25 May 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1894
Local & General. (Star, 26 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1894
Members of the Merivale Tennis Club, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
31 May 1894
CYCLING. (Otago Witness, 31 May 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1894
FATAL ACCIDENT AT LITTLE RIVER. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 June 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1894
FOOTBALL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 07 June 1894) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
9 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 09 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
Evening Post. SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1894. THE TREASURER AT OAMARU. (Evening Post, 16 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
First Eleven United C.C., Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jun 1894
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 19 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1894
NEW BRIGHTON JOTTINGS. (Star, 19 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 21 June 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1894
Untitled (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 June 1894) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 23 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1894
Evening Post. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1894 THE EX-SPEAKER. (Evening Post, 25 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 26 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 28 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1894
THE ELLESMERE GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1894. (Ellesmere Guardian, 04 July 1894) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1894
SUMNER. (Star, 09 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
SPORTING GOSSIP. (Star, 10 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 10 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Evening Post, 13 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1894
WELLINGTON ART CLUB. (Evening Post, 16 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 20 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1894
Inter-School Match. (Star, 20 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1894
Evening Post. MONDAY. JULY 23, 1894 THE OTTAWA CONFERENCE. (Evening Post, 23 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1894
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. (Star, 23 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1894
Local & General. (Star, 23 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1894
THE THE Social Sphere (Observer, 28 July 1894) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1894
AKAROA v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 09 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Local & General. (Star, 13 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1894
Local & General (Star, 16 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894. (Auckland Star, 17 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
GOLF. (Star, 17 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1894
NZ. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 23 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH PROHIBITION LEAGUE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 27. (North Otago Times, 28 August 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1894
Christchurch Golf Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Sept 1894
MR J. C. Wilson - winner of the Golf Handicap at Christchurch Championship Meeting by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Sept 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 06 September 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1894
SPORTING NEWS. (Auckland Star, 18 September 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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