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“"Cathedral Square"”, the shelf

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

  1. the 1920s
  2. 12 Mar 1920
    Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 March 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  3. 13 May 1920
    VISIT TO CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 May 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  4. 26 May 1920
    Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 26-5-1920) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  5. 12 Jun 1920
    CHRISTCHURCH WAR MEMORIAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 June 1920) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  6. 12 Jun 1920
    WAR MEMORIALS. (Northern Advocate, 12 June 1920) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  7. 1 Jul 1920
    Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 01 July 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  8. 2 Jul 1920
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 July 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  9. 4 Aug 1920
    Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  10. 17 Nov 1920
    Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 17 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  11. 6 Dec 1920
    A WAR MEMORIAL. (Taranaki Daily News 12-6-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  12. 8 Dec 1920
    United Service Hotel letterhead Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
  13. 1921
    Cathedral Square, Christchurch Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  14. 15 Dec 1921
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 December 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  15. 27 Feb 1922
    LOCAL AND GENERAL (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 February 1922) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  16. 25 May 1922
    The students Capping-Day revels in Christchurch: the huge crowd in Cathedral Square by Auckland Weekly News; Green, H. H. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  17. 26 Dec 1922
    HEAVILY SHAKEN (Evening Post, 26 December 1922) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  18. 27 Dec 1922
    CANTERBURY AND WESTLAND EXPERIENCE PROLONGED SHOCK (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 December 1922) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  19. 1923
    Christchurch, 1923 Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  20. 12 May 1923
    Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 May 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  21. 30 May 1923
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 30 May 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  22. 22 Aug 1923
    POWER FOR CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 22 August 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  23. 14 Feb 1924
    Christchurch from the air: Canterbury's capital city and surroundings as seen from an aeroplane by Auckland Weekly News; Green, Herbert Huxley, 1893-1956 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  24. 22 May 1924
    Cathedral Square, thronged by thousands to watch the revels and listen to the speeches by Auckland Weekly News; Green, Herbert Huxley, 1893-1953 · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  25. 2 Jan 1925
    AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 02 January 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  26. 20 Nov 1925
    Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 November 1925) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  27. 27 Nov 1925
    Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 November 1925) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  28. 11 Dec 1925
    Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 11 December 1925) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  29. 4 Feb 1926
    Page 3 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 04 February 1926) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  30. 11 Mar 1926
    The Hub of Canterbury's Capital City From A New Angle: View of Cathedral Square, Christchurch, from the Cathedral Grounds by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  31. 9 Apr 1926
    Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 09 April 1926) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  32. 21 Sept 1926
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 21 September 1926) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  33. 20 Dec 1926
    WEED-END ACCIDENTS (Evening Post, 20 December 1926) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  34. 20 Jan 1927
    Modern youth and ancient 'wheels', Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  35. 14 Mar 1927
    CHRISTCHURCH SCENES (Evening Post, 14 March 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  36. 15 Mar 1927
    Square from Cathedral Notebook · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  37. 15 Mar 1927
    Warners and Square with Duke of York Notebook · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  38. 17 May 1927
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 May 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  39. 20 May 1927
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 May 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  40. 21 Jun 1927
    MORE CLUES (Evening Post, 21 June 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  41. 23 Jun 1927
    BAFFLING MYSTERY OF WHERE GIRL SPENT TUESDAY NIGHT (NZ Truth, 23 June 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  42. 23 Jun 1927
    THROUGH SHEER LUCK MURDERER MAY ESCAPE DETECTION (NZ Truth, 23 June 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  43. 2 Aug 1927
    Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 August 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  44. 19 Aug 1927
    Page 14 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 19 August 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
  45. 1 Sept 1927
    Untitled (NZ Truth, 01 September 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 2.18 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  46. 1 Sept 1927
    Untitled (NZ Truth, 01 September 1927) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 2.19 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  47. 1928
    WgF22 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
  48. 17 Apr 1928
    Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 17 April 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  49. 27 Jun 1928
    NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 27 June 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  50. 22 Nov 1928
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 22 November 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  51. 15 Apr 1929
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 15 April 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  52. 15 May 1929
    Students of Canterbury College, South Island, make merry at their annual capping carnival by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  53. 14 Aug 1929
    In the heart of Canterbury's capital city, South Island by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  54. 19 Sept 1929
    Page 16 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 19 September 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  55. 5 Oct 1929
    Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 05 October 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  56. 20 Nov 1929
    Canterbury's capital city thronged with visitors for the annual carnival week by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  57. the 1930s
  58. 1930
    Citizens' War Memorial and ChristChurch Cathedral Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  59. 1930
    The figure "Victory" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  60. 1930
    The figure "Sacrifice" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  61. 1930
    The figure "Youth" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  62. 1930
    The figure "Peace" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  63. 1930
    The figure "Justice" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  64. 1930
    The figure "Valour" Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  65. 1930
    Citizens' War Memorial Canterbury Stories · no. 96234 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  66. 1930
    Citizens' War Memorial with scaffolding Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  67. 1930
    Citizens' War Memorial Canterbury Stories · no. 96238 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  68. 1930
    Citizens' War Memorial in Cathedral Square Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
  69. 1930
    Anglican Cathedral, Christchurch, NZ Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  70. 1930
    Cathedral Square, Christchurch, N.Z. 2014 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  71. 1930
    Crowds in Cathedral Square by Christchurch Star · 1900 - 1939 Christchurch Star photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  72. 1930
    North West Cathedral Square by Christchurch Star · 1900 - 1939 Christchurch Star photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  73. 1930
    Cathedral Square and Worcester Street 2013 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  74. 1930
    Mrs Myrtle Teague & her daughter Betty Teague in Cathedral Square 2018 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  75. 1930
    Rachael Campbell in Cathedral Square. 2010 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  76. 1930
    Family walking in Cathedral Square 2013 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  77. 1930
    Fin and Arthur in Cathedral Square 2013 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  78. 1930
    1935? Off to war 2014 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
  79. 1930
    Central City. Church. Christ Church Anglican Cathedral. Cathedral Square. Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury Photography Museum · Canterbury Photography Museum · about 1 place
  80. 1930
    Central City, Building. Central Post and Telegraph Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury Photography Museum · Canterbury Photography Museum · about 1 place
  81. 29 Jan 1930
    Officers and men of New Zealand's Air Force in training at Wigram Aerodrome, near Christchurch, Canterbury by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  82. 1 May 1930
    MUS990485 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
  83. 31 May 1930
    Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 31 May 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
  84. 1 Oct 1930
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 01 October 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  85. 8 Oct 1930
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE CASE (Evening Post, 08 October 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  86. 29 Oct 1930
    Progressive and picturesque Christchurch: spring-time in the beautiful capital city of Canterbury Province, South Island of New Zealand by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  87. 30 Oct 1930
    CIVIC BY-LAWS MUDDLE (NZ Truth, 30 October 1930) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  88. 11 Nov 1930
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 11 November 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  89. 18 Nov 1930
    CATHEDRAL SQUARE (Evening Post, 18 November 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  90. 4 Dec 1930
    HUMPTY DUMPTY'S FALL (NZ Truth, 04 December 1930) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
  91. 1931
    Cathedral Square, Christchurch Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  92. 13 May 1931
    Canterbury's 'Cathedral City of the Plains.' Christchurch, largest city of the South Island, viewed from aloft by Auckland Weekly News; S. P. Andrew Studios (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  93. 27 May 1931
    Student revels in Christchurch: capping day carnival causes much merriment and attracts public interest by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  94. 27 May 1931
    A great South Island school's jubilee: the Christchurch Boys' High School celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  95. 29 Jul 1931
    The city lights of Christchurch: an interesting series of night photographs taken in Canterbury's capital by Auckland Weekly News; Taylor, W. A. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  96. 6 Jan 1932
    Unusual visitors to Canterbury's capital city: circus elephants attract holiday crowds in Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  97. 11 May 1932
    Transport trouble in Christchurch, Canterbury: scenes in connection with the tramway strike by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  98. 16 May 1932
    Tram Strike Central City. Men Gather. Police Attend. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. by New Brighton Photographic Society · NZmuseums · Canterbury Photography Museum · Canterbury Photography Museum · about 1 place
  99. 15 Jun 1932
    In the heart of the chief city of the South Island: the changing face of Cathedral Square, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  100. 1 Oct 1932
    CHRISTCHURCH (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 October 1932) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
  101. 12 Oct 1932
    When springtime comes to 'New Zealand's Cathedral city': scenes in Christchurch, Canterbury Province. South Island by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
  102. 4 Apr 1933
    SOCIALIST MEETINGS (Evening Post, 04 April 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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