“Canterbury House”, 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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3601. the 1880s
3601. 30 Nov 1888

      INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 30 November 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3602. 30 Nov 1888

      THE FORTHCOMING EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 30 November 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3603. 6 Dec 1888

      Local & General. (Star, 06 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3604. 14 Dec 1888

      LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 14 December 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3605. 15 Dec 1888

      Local & General. (Star, 15 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3606. 15 Dec 1888

      THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 15 December 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3607. 28 Dec 1888

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 December 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3608. 29 Dec 1888

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 December 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3609. 9 Jan 1889

      TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 09 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3610. 18 Jan 1889

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 18 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3611. 21 Jan 1889

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3612. 23 Jan 1889

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3613. 30 Jan 1889

      HOW THE MONET GOES. (Evening Post, 30 January 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3614. 11 Feb 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3615. 18 Feb 1889

      Latest Locals. (Star, 18 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3616. 26 Feb 1889

      THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1889. (Otago Daily Times, 26 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3617. 27 Feb 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3618. 4 Mar 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3619. 8 Mar 1889

      The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1889. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 March 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3620. 20 Mar 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 20 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3621. 8 Apr 1889

      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3622. 11 Apr 1889

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 11 April 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3623. 13 Apr 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 13 April 1889) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3624. 20 Apr 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3625. 24 Apr 1889

      SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 24 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3626. 17 May 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3627. 24 May 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 24 May 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3628. 7 Jun 1889

      Latest Locals. (Star, 07 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3629. 27 Jun 1889

      TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 27 June 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3630. 1 Jul 1889

      OUR INDUSTRIES. (Star, 01 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3631. 4 Jul 1889

      Latest Locals. (Star, 04 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3632. 8 Jul 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3633. 8 Jul 1889

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 July 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3634. 28 Aug 1889

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 28 August 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
3635. 10 Sept 1889

      West Coast Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1889. (West Coast Times, 10 September 1889) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3636. 10 Sept 1889

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 10 September 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3637. 20 Sept 1889

      Local &.General. (Star, 20 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3638. 27 Sept 1889

      A RAILWAY TIMBER GEIEVANCE. (Evening Post, 27 September 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3639. 12 Oct 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 12 October 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3640. 24 Oct 1889

      LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 October 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3641. 25 Oct 1889

      Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 October 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3642. 29 Oct 1889

      A School of Engineering. (Star, 29 October 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3643. 12 Nov 1889

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 November 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3644. 12 Nov 1889

      Latest Locals. (Star, 12 November 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3645. 22 Nov 1889

      CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 22 November 1889) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3646. 23 Nov 1889

      The Dunedin Exhibition. (Auckland Star, 23 November 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3647. 27 Nov 1889

      IN AND ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH. THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (Te Aroha News, 27 November 1889) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3648. 27 Nov 1889

      Local & General. (Star, 27 November 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3649. 27 Nov 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 27 November 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3650. 27 Nov 1889

      WELLINGTON. (Otago Daily Times, 27 November 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3651. 3 Dec 1889

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 03 December 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3652. 5 Dec 1889

      THE OTAGO A. & P. SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SHOW. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3653. 9 Dec 1889

      A TRIP TO THE EXHIBITION (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 December 1889) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3654. 24 Dec 1889

      NEWS OF THE DAY. (Bush Advocate, 24 December 1889) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3655. 31 Dec 1889

      Evening Post. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1889. 1889. (Evening Post, 31 December 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3656. the 1890s
3656. 1890

      Photograph: John Bates & Co Limited by Standish and Preece · Canterbury Museum · no. 793565 · Canterbury Museum · about 1 place
3657. 1890

      Photograph: John Bates & Co Limited by Standish and Preece · Canterbury Museum · no. 793564 · Canterbury Museum · about 1 place
3658. 2 Jan 1890

      Latest Locals. (Star, 02 January 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3659. 25 Jan 1890

      Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 25 January 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3660. 28 Jan 1890

      Local News. (Star, 28 January 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3661. 4 Feb 1890

      Local News. (Star, 04 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3662. 13 Feb 1890

      BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 13 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3663. 15 Feb 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3664. 21 Feb 1890

      TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 21 February 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3665. 25 Feb 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3666. 25 Feb 1890

      Local News. (Star, 25 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3667. 28 Feb 1890

      Local News. (Star, 28 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3668. 1 Mar 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3669. 1 Mar 1890

      Local News. (Star, 01 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3670. 5 Mar 1890

      Local News. (Star, 05 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3671. 11 Mar 1890

      Untitled (Star, 11 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3672. 15 Mar 1890

      Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 15 March 1890) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3673. 21 Mar 1890

      CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3674. 22 Mar 1890

      THE COLLEGE AND GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. (Evening Post, 22 March 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3675. 22 Mar 1890

      Local & General. (Star, 22 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3676. 1 Apr 1890

      Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 April 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3677. 5 Apr 1890

      TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 05 April 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3678. 11 Apr 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 April 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3679. 14 Apr 1890

      Latest Locals. (Star, 14 April 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3680. 28 Apr 1890

      FREEMASONRY. (Star, 28 April 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3681. 29 Apr 1890

      WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3682. 7 May 1890

      CHRISTCHURCH. May 6. (North Otago Times, 07 May 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3683. 10 May 1890

      Latest Locals. (Star, 10 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3684. 12 May 1890

      Shearers and Sheepfarmers. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 May 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3685. 13 May 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3686. 24 May 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3687. 26 May 1890

      Untitled (Auckland Star, 26 May 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3688. 29 May 1890

      BOARD OP EDUCATION (Star, 29 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3689. 31 May 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3690. 2 Jun 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3691. 5 Jun 1890

      TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 05 June 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3692. 5 Jun 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3693. 7 Jun 1890

      SABBATH OBSERVANCE. (Auckland Star, 07 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3694. 13 Jun 1890

      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3695. 14 Jun 1890

      Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JUNE 14,1890. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." (Tuapeka Times, 14 June 1890) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3696. 15 Jul 1890

      CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Star, 15 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3697. 26 Jul 1890

      District and General. (Bush Advocate, 26 July 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3698. 4 Aug 1890

      Complimentary Dinner. (Star, 04 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3699. 19 Aug 1890

      CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3700. 20 Aug 1890

      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 August 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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