How many records does the archive hold?

65,200 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.

“"Sockburn"”, the shelf

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

704 records matching 76 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 1920s
23 Oct 1923
MOTOR-CYCLE RACING (Evening Post, 23 October 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1924
GLIDER ACCIDENT (Evening Post, 06 February 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1924
A wreath from the sky by Auckland Weekly News; Green, Herbert Huxley, 1893-1956 · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 May 1925
FOUND DEAD ON A ROAD (Evening Post, 16 May 1925) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1926
SIR HENRY WIGRAM. (Evening Post, 02 January 1926) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1926
GLEANINGS FROM COURSE, TRACK AND STABLE (NZ Truth, 25 March 1926) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1926
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 26 November 1926) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jan 1927
CHILDREN'S COMPETITION (Evening Post, 12 January 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1927
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 28 February 1927) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1927
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 11 October 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1927
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 October 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1927
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Ellesmere Guardian, 04 November 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1927
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 December 1927) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 09 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1928
POWER BOARD (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 April 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 April 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 June 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 June 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 July 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 August 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 August 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1928
MAIN HIGHWAYS (Evening Post, 21 August 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1928
The New Zealand Objective of the Flight: Interesting Pictures Secured at the Wigram Aerodrome, Sockburn, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Sept 1928
The Southern Cross at Sockburn, Christchurch Manawatū Heritage · no. 8542968 · Palmerston North City Library
16 Sept 1928
The Southern Cross at Sockburn, Christchurch Manawatū Heritage · Palmerston North City Library
18 Sept 1928
TRAP SHOOTING (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 September 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 September 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 October 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 October 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1929
MAIN HIGHWAYS (Evening Post, 21 January 1929) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1929
ROAD PAVING (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 March 1929) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1929
The crowd at the opening of Sockburn Aerodrome in Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Jun 1929
Sir Francis Boys speaking at Sockburn Aerodrome Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Jun 1929
Lady Wigram hoisting the wind indicator Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Jun 1929
Receiving tickets for the first flight Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
the 1930s
1 Jan 1930
Photograph album by Harold Lord Piper, Creator · MOTAT · MOTAT
17 Jun 1930
A CROSSING TRAGEDY (Evening Post, 17 June 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1930
i ' ' ' ' Gieen and Habn, Photo. FATAL-CROSSING SMASH AT SOCKBURN.—At 5.23, p.m. on Mon day a workers''train,from Islington to Christchurch collided with a motor-car at the Sockburn crossing, the engine and six wagons being derailed, the car wrecked, and six people killed. Top left, the < tender of the overturned locomotive, beneath which the engine-driver was buried. On the left; behind the, fireman, is the motor-car responsible, \nr the damaee.' Bottom, left, a closp-ud view of the wrerlted motor-car. Tod rieht. the l five! trucks on fire after the collision. Bottom rishu the Sockburn crossing, scene of the disaster. ' ' (Evening Post, 18 June 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1930
Tragic level-crossing accident in Canterbury, South Island: six people killed in a collision at Sockburn, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (Firm); Murphy, J. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Jun 1930
Tragic end of two splendid young lives by Auckland Weekly News; Marie Dean Studios · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Jul 1930
TENDER FIRST (Evening Post, 11 July 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1930
NOT RAILWAY'S JOB (Evening Post, 28 August 1930) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Dec 1930
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 December 1930) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1931
A NOTABLE FEAT (Evening Post, 02 January 1931) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1931
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 24 January 1931) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1931
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 March 1931) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1931
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 March 1931) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Mar 1931
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 March 1931) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jun 1931
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 June 1931) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1932
SOUTHBRIDGE (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 January 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1932
CYCLE ROAD RACE (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 September 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1932
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 December 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1933
SPRINGS COUNTY (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 February 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1933
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 14 September 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1933
CYCLE ROAD RACE (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 September 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1933
BAD MOTOR SMASH (Evening Post, 27 September 1933) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1933
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 October 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1933
POWER SUPPLY (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 November 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1933
SPRINGS COUNTY (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 November 1933) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/6) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/3) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/1) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/7) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/13) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/2) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/8) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/5) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
1 Jan 1934
Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/4) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
6 Feb 1934
Invercargill to Christchurch express was rear e... (PB1911/12) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
6 Feb 1934
Invercargill to Christchurch express was rear e... (PB1911/11) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
6 Feb 1934
Invercargill to Christchurch express was rear e... (PB1911/10) V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · V.C. Browne & Son
10 Apr 1934
POWER SUPPLY (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 April 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1934
HIT-AND-RUN CASE (Evening Post, 29 May 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1934
Locomotive buries itself in rear coach of stationary express: sensational South Island railway smash at Sockburn, near Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn (firm) · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Oct 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 October 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 25 May 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1935
SEVERE SNOWSTORM. (Ellesmere Guardian, 11 June 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

Most of these originals are not republishable here, the link goes to the provider that keeps them. A search result is a lead, not evidence: what a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it, and those readings live on the place pages.

“"Sockburn"”, the shelf

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