“"a"”, the shelf

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

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31301. the 1900s
31301. 4 Feb 1903

       Page 15 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 04 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31302. 4 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 February 1903) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31303. 4 Feb 1903

       GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31304. 4 Feb 1903

       MR W.H. LANE. (Star, 04 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31305. 4 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31306. 5 Feb 1903

       Page 22 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 05 February 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31307. 5 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31308. 5 Feb 1903

       Greater Christchurch. (Colonist, 05 February 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31309. 5 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31310. 5 Feb 1903

       CYCLING. (Star, 05 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31311. 5 Feb 1903

       Sundry Items. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 05 February 1903) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31312. 5 Feb 1903

       GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 05 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31313. 5 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31314. 5 Feb 1903

       The Star. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1903. SYDENHAM'S VERDICT. (Star, 05 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31315. 6 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31316. 6 Feb 1903

       Local and General. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 February 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31317. 6 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31318. 6 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31319. 7 Feb 1903

       RAM FAIR. (Manawatu Times, 07 February 1903) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31320. 7 Feb 1903

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31321. 7 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 February 1903) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31322. 9 Feb 1903

       NEWS AND NOTES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 February 1903) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31323. 9 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 February 1903) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31324. 9 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31325. 10 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31326. 10 Feb 1903

       CANTERBURY MEETING. (Auckland Star, 10 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31327. 11 Feb 1903

       Page 15 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 11 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31328. 11 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31329. 11 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31330. 11 Feb 1903

       Riccarton Training Notes. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1903) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31331. 11 Feb 1903

       LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31332. 12 Feb 1903

       Rolleston's Funeral (Grey River Argus, 12 February 1903) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31333. 12 Feb 1903

       THE LATE HON. ROLLESTON. (Auckland Star, 12 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31334. 12 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31335. 12 Feb 1903

       AT REST. (Manawatu Times, 12 February 1903) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31336. 12 Feb 1903

       Funeral of the Late Hon. W. Rolleston. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31337. 12 Feb 1903

       FUNEREAL OF MR ROLLESTON (Evening Post, 12 February 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31338. 12 Feb 1903

       Page 32 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 12 February 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31339. 12 Feb 1903

       LAGMHOR. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31340. 13 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31341. 13 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31342. 13 Feb 1903

       GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31343. 13 Feb 1903

       CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1903) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31344. 13 Feb 1903

       CANTERBURY HANDICAPS. (Taranaki Herald, 13 February 1903) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31345. 13 Feb 1903

       Championship Regatta. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 February 1903) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31346. 14 Feb 1903

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31347. 16 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH CRICKET. (Taranaki Herald, 16 February 1903) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31348. 16 Feb 1903

       LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 16 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31349. 17 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31350. 17 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Auckland Star, 17 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31351. 17 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Wanganui Herald, 17 February 1903) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31352. 17 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 February 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31353. 17 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 February 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31354. 18 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
31355. 18 Feb 1903

       RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31356. 18 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH SENIOR CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31357. 18 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31358. 18 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 February 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31359. 18 Feb 1903

       THE MAYORAL ELECTION. (Star, 18 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31360. 19 Feb 1903

       The Star. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1903. THE MAYORALTY. (Star, 19 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31361. 19 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31362. 20 Feb 1903

       GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 20 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31363. 20 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31364. 21 Feb 1903

       out Door Sports (Observer, 21 February 1903) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
31365. 21 Feb 1903

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31366. 21 Feb 1903

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31367. 21 Feb 1903

       Cap and Jacket. (Observer, 21 February 1903) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31368. 21 Feb 1903

       ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. Christchurch, February 18. (Taranaki Herald, 21 February 1903) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31369. 21 Feb 1903

       Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 21 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31370. 21 Feb 1903

       Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 February 1903) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31371. 24 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31372. 24 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31373. 24 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31374. 24 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31375. 24 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31376. 25 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
31377. 25 Feb 1903

       THE PUBLIC MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 25 February 1903) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31378. 25 Feb 1903

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31379. 25 Feb 1903

       LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31380. 25 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31381. 25 Feb 1903

       Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31382. 25 Feb 1903

       THE BOER DELEGATES. (Star, 25 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31383. 25 Feb 1903

       NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31384. 27 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
31385. 27 Feb 1903

       Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31386. 27 Feb 1903

       GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31387. 27 Feb 1903

       Interprovincial News. (Bush Advocate, 27 February 1903) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31388. 27 Feb 1903

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31389. 27 Feb 1903

       Methodist Conference. (Colonist, 27 February 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31390. 28 Feb 1903

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
31391. 28 Feb 1903

       Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31392. 28 Feb 1903

       LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31393. 28 Feb 1903

       Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 28 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31394. 28 Feb 1903

       Poverty Bay Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISBORNE. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 1903. (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 February 1903) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31395. 28 Feb 1903

       Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31396. 1 Mar 1903

       Mrs. Crocker, March 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
31397. 1 Mar 1903

       Miss Hall, March 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
31398. 1 Mar 1903

       Miss Osborne, March 1902 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
31399. 1 Mar 1903

       Mrs. Crocker and Miss Robertson, March 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
31400. 1 Mar 1903

       Ashbolt, March 1904 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries

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