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

Every collection Papers PastCanterbury StoriesKura Heritage Collections OnlineTe Papa Collections OnlineNational Publicity Studios black and white file printsTAPUHICanterbury MuseumAuckland Museum CollectionsNew Zealand GazetteDigital Public Library of AmericaV.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph CollectionChristchurch City Libraries FlickrHocken Digital CollectionsMuseums VictoriaAir Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph CollectionWellington City Council ArchivesThe New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi KōreroNew Zealand Electronic Text CollectionChristchurch City Libraries Heritage Images CollectionLincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku IhoFlickrRadio New ZealandAlexander Turnbull Library FlickrAuckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiTe Hikoi MuseumiNaturalist NZ — Mātaki TaiaoManawatū HeritageCanterbury Photography MuseumAkaroa MuseumHawke's Bay Museum Every paper StarEvening PostLyttelton TimesEllesmere GuardianAuckland Weekly NewsAshburton GuardianAkaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula AdvertiserWanganui ChronicleOtago WitnessPhotographs / He WhakaahuaOtago Daily TimesAuckland StarTimaru HeraldColonistNZ TruthWanganui HeraldHawera & Normanby StarPhotographyMarlborough ExpressGrey River ArgusPoverty Bay HeraldSamuel Anstey collectionArchives NZ Collections searchNorth Otago TimesPhotographic ArchiveThames StarWest Coast TimesFeilding StarNelson Evening MailPlantsGreg O’Beirne collectionNatural ScienceTaranaki HeraldWairarapa Daily TimesNew Zealand TabletMataura EnsignTaranaki Daily NewsRecords of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseSouthland TimesHawke's Bay HeraldNorthern AdvocateMED Historical PhotographsJessie Buckland collectionManawatu TimesObserverWildey collection2019 Photo HuntJan Shuttleworth Collection2013 Photo HuntPioneer Amateur Sports club imagesChristchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collectionSutton glass platesBush AdvocateThe imperial album of New Zealand sceneryArt2014 Photo HuntHuman HistoryWellington IndependentDaily TelegraphManawatu Standard Oldest first Newest first Newest to the shelf

40801. the 1900s
40801. 16 Nov 1908

       60-MILE MOTOR ROAD. AMERICAN SPEEDWAY TO COST OVER £500,000. (Evening Post, 16 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40802. 17 Nov 1908

       HANMER SPRINGS. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
40803. 17 Nov 1908

       AT THE BOOTHS. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40804. 17 Nov 1908

       TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40805. 17 Nov 1908

       SUDDEN DEATH. (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 November 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40806. 17 Nov 1908

       ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 17 November 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40807. 17 Nov 1908

       DESTRUCTION BY FIRE. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40808. 17 Nov 1908

       AGRICULTURAL AND FARM IMPLEMENTS. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40809. 17 Nov 1908

       NORTH CANTERBURY SEATS. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40810. 17 Nov 1908

       FIRE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 November 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40811. 17 Nov 1908

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40812. 18 Nov 1908

       THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. YESTERDAY'S POLLING. (Star, 18 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
40813. 18 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING MEETING. (Otago Witness, 18 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40814. 18 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40815. 18 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 18 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40816. 18 Nov 1908

       RANGITIKEI. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 November 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40817. 18 Nov 1908

       ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40818. 18 Nov 1908

       THE LOCAL OPTION POLL. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40819. 18 Nov 1908

       RESULT OF THE POLLS. (Grey River Argus, 18 November 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40820. 18 Nov 1908

       Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40821. 18 Nov 1908

       OTHER PLACES. (Bush Advocate, 18 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40822. 18 Nov 1908

       OTHER ELECTORATES. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40823. 19 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40824. 19 Nov 1908

       SUPREME COURT. (Star, 19 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40825. 19 Nov 1908

       Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40826. 19 Nov 1908

       Christchurch East. (Wanganui Herald, 19 November 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40827. 19 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH EAST. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40828. 20 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 20 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40829. 20 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH" COMPETITIONS. (Star, 20 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40830. 20 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40831. 20 Nov 1908

       FOUND DROWNED. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40832. 20 Nov 1908

       ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 20 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40833. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
40834. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 21 November 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
40835. 21 Nov 1908

       BOWLING. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40836. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 21 November 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40837. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40838. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 21 November 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40839. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40840. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Free Lance, 21 November 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40841. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40842. 21 Nov 1908

       ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40843. 21 Nov 1908

       THIRD GRADE. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40844. 21 Nov 1908

       DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40845. 21 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 21 November 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40846. 21 Nov 1908

       ADDINGTON SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 21 November 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40847. 21 Nov 1908

       OMNIUM GATHERUM (Otago Daily Times 21-11-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40848. 23 Nov 1908

       THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY. (Marlborough Express, 23 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40849. 23 Nov 1908

       NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. (Otago Daily Times 23-11-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40850. 24 Nov 1908

       THE AVON CONTEST. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 62.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40851. 24 Nov 1908

       THE AVON CONTEST. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 62.4 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40852. 24 Nov 1908

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40853. 24 Nov 1908

       BARE MAJORITY QUESTION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40854. 24 Nov 1908

       CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40855. 24 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH (Bush Advocate, 24 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40856. 24 Nov 1908

       A NEW CHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 November 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40857. 24 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 24-11-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40858. 25 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40859. 25 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40860. 25 Nov 1908

       THE PREVIOUS POLLS. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40861. 25 Nov 1908

       NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40862. 25 Nov 1908

       ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40863. 26 Nov 1908

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
40864. 26 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40865. 26 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40866. 26 Nov 1908

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40867. 26 Nov 1908

       THE INTEREST IN THE GENERAL ELECTIONS: A PORTION OF THE CROWD WATCHING FOR THE RESULTS IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH, N.Z., ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1908 by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
40868. 26 Nov 1908

       THE TARANAKI SHOW (Taranaki Daily News 26-11-1908) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40869. 27 Nov 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40870. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
40871. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
40872. 28 Nov 1908

       BOWLING. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40873. 28 Nov 1908

       WAINONI PARK. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40874. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 28 November 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40875. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40876. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40877. 28 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40878. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40879. 28 Nov 1908

       Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40880. 28 Nov 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 November 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40881. 28 Nov 1908

       SECOND GRADE. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40882. 28 Nov 1908

       MARRIAGES. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40883. 28 Nov 1908

       AN UNFOUNDED RUMOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40884. 28 Nov 1908

       Bowling, By "Jack." (Evening Post, 28 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40885. 28 Nov 1908

       DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40886. 28 Nov 1908

       FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 28 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40887. 28 Nov 1908

       AMATEUR ATHLETICS. (Otago Daily Times 28-11-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40888. 30 Nov 1908

       DEATHS. (Star, 30 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40889. 30 Nov 1908

       IN OTHER CENTRES. (Evening Post, 30 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40890. 1 Dec 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40891. 2 Dec 1908

       CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40892. 2 Dec 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40893. 2 Dec 1908

       OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40894. 2 Dec 1908

       CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40895. 2 Dec 1908

       LOCAL & GENERAL.' (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40896. 2 Dec 1908

       SUMMIT ROAD TO LYTTELTON. (Grey River Argus, 02 December 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40897. 2 Dec 1908

       Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40898. 2 Dec 1908

       THE LOCAL OPTION POLL-•• THE COMPLETE RETURNS. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40899. 3 Dec 1908

       Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
40900. 3 Dec 1908

       AMUSEMENTS. (Star, 03 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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