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.

“The Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,183 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
8 Feb 1908
Lawn Tennis. (Evening Post, 08 February 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1908
LATE SPORTING. CANTERBURY MEETING. (Evening Post, 08 February 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1908
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 February 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1908
NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 19 February 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1908
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND (Otago Witness, 19 February 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1908
BOWLING. (Star, 21 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
PAPANUI CLUB. (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 February 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 26 February 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 28 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
BOWLING. (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
SWIMMING. (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1908
SOUTH HAND RIFLE MEETING (Grey River Argus, 02 March 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1908
DEFENCE CADETS' MATCH. (Evening Post, 02 March 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 02 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.70 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 02 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.47 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING (Otago Witness, 04 March 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1908
NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 04 March 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 06 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1908
Social Gossip (New Zealand Free Lance, 07 March 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 07 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Evening Post, 09 March 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1908
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 March 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1908
SHOOTING. (Feilding Star, 09 March 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1908
SPORTING. (Star, 10 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1908
YESTERDAY'S SHOOTING (Marlborough Express, 10 March 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 10 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
Champion Teams Match. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 11 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
THE TRENTHAM RIFLE MATCHES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 March 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · no. 2.45 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Taranaki Herald, 11 March 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
DEFENCE FORCES' ANNUAL MEETING (Colonist, 11 March 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
TRENTHAM RIFLE MEETING. (Bush Advocate, 11 March 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
SHOOTING. (Feilding Star, 11 March 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
THE TRENTHAM RIFLE MATCHES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 March 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · no. 2.17 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1908
TRENTHAM RIFLE MEETING. (Bush Advocate, 12 March 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1908
TELEGRAMS. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT.] (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 March 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1908
RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 March 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1908
THE CHAMPIONSHIP (Colonist, 12 March 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1908
LOCAL ANn GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 13 March 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1908
THE TRENTHAM MEETING (Marlborough Express, 13 March 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 March 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 14 March 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 14 March 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1908
RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING (Grey River Argus, 16 March 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1908
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 19 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Colonist, 23 March 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 01 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1908
THE CHAMPIONSHIP (Colonist, 01 April 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1908
SPORT AND PASTIME The Turt. (Evening Post, 11 April 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1908
ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 15 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 April 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1908
EASTER HOLIDAY FIXTURES. (Star, 16 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 16 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1908
THE HOLIDAY FIXTURES. (Star, 18 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 18 April 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1908
GOLF. (Star, 21 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1908
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 April 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1908
C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 21 April 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1908
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 22 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1908
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 22 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1908
Telegraphic. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 April 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1908
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 22 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1908
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1908. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 April 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 25 April 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1908
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 April 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1908
AQUATIC. (Star, 28 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1908
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 April 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1908
CHAPTER XXII.—THE CRUCIAL MOMENT. (Otago Witness, 29 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1908
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 29 April 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1908
Sir James Knowles. ARCHITECT AND LITERATEUR. (Progress, 01 May 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. (Evening Post, 02 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
IN MEMORIAM. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 02 May 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
THS AFTERNOON'S PLAY. (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Taranaki Herald, 02 May 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH R.C. MEETING. (Evening Post, 04 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1908
DUVAUCHELLE CLUB. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 May 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
Untitled (Otago Witness, 06 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
6 May 1908
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 06 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 06 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 09 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Colonist, 11 May 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 May 1908
CHBISTCBUBCH NEWS NOTES. (Fsok Our. Own Cobbespondent.) (Otago Witness, 13 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 May 1908
CYCLING. (Star, 14 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 May 1908
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 16 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 May 1908) Star · 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.

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