How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 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.

“Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,293 records matching 100 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 1900s
1 Jun 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 05 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 June 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1907
THE DAY-McLACHLAN CASE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 June 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1907
PERSONAL NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 June 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 08 June 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1907
THE FREEZING INDUSTRY. (Marlborough Express, 15 June 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 19 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 19 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1907
INVERCARGILL June 24. (Otago Witness, 26 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1907
INVERCARGILL POULTRY SHOW. (Otago Daily Times 28-6-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1907
NOTES. (Progress, 01 July 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1907
INVERCARGILL POULTRY SHOW. (Otago Witness, 03 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 03 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 05 July 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1907
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 7-6-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1907
JUNIOR SHIELD (Star, 08 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1907
SENIOR SHIELD. (Star, 08 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 July 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1907
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 July 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1907
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 16 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1907
NOTES BY FULL BACK. (Otago Witness, 17 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1907
HOCKEY. (Star, 20 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1907
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 24 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 24 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1907
Ashburton Gurdian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. TUESDAY, JULY 30, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 July 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
EMMELINE'S " CQSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 07 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1907
MORRIS-TUBE SHOOTING. (Star, 09 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1907
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 09 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 10 August 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
NEW ZEALAND DINNER IN PARIS. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
SPORTING. (Marlborough Express, 14 August 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
LATE SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 14 August 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
SECOND DAY (Taranaki Herald, 14 August 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 21 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 21 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 22 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL (Tuapeka Times, 24 August 1907) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Aug 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 04 September 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Sept 1907
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 11 September 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Sept 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1907
RACING FIXTURES. (Observer, 14 September 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 September 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1907
JUNIOR COMPETITION. (Star, 16 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1907
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 18 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1907
SHOW JUDGES. (Bush Advocate, 19 September 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1907
Cap and Jacket (Observer, 21 September 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 September 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 September 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Feilding Star, 28 September 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 September 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1907
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 30-9-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1907
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1907. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 October 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1907
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 01 October 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1907
CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. (Star, 03 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Oct 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Marlborough Express, 12 October 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 12 October 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 14 October 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1907
BOWLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 October 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1907
BOWLING (Otago Witness, 16 October 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1907
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 October 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Oct 1907
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 23 October 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 October 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 October 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 23 October 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1907
CYCLING. (Star, 26 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 October 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1907
SCRATCHED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 October 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Evening Post, 02 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 06 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Nov 1907
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1907. (Bush Advocate, 07 November 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Nov 1907
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places

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.

“Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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