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.

“"Linwood"”, the shelf

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

7,142 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
24 Jul 1909
SYDENHAM v. ALBION. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
DETAILS OF THE PLAY. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1909
IN OTHER PLACES. (Evening Post, 26 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
ELLESMERE TEAM'S TOUR. (Star, 28 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Aug 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
JUNIOR FLAG (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
NEXT SATURDAY. (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 10 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
DETAILS OF THE PLAY. (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1909
IN OTHER PLACES. (Evening Post, 16 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1909
MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING (Star, 01 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Otago Daily Times 9-3-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 09 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
FOURTH CLASS. (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
18 Sept 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
SUPPOSED SUICIDE. (Marlborough Express, 18 September 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
SUPPOSED SUICIDE. (Colonist, 18 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
2 Oct 1909
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 04 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1909
BIRTHS. (Star, 04 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1909
NEW STREET NAMES. (Star, 07 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1909
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 11 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 October 1909) 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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