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 92 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 1910s
26 Apr 1910
OKAIN'S BAY SPORTS CLUB. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 April 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 26 April 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 30 April 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1910
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 May 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 May 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SITTINGS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH ASSIZES. (Colonist, 13 May 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1910
Locker System. (Northern Advocate, 16 May 1910) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 May 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 28 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 May 1910
RATING OF SPORTS GROUNDS.. (Evening Post, 28 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SPORTS CLUB. (Evening Post, 31 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1910
CHRISTCHURCH POULTRY SHOW. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 June 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1910
THE TURF. (Evening Post, 06 June 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 11 June 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 June 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNG 15, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1910
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1910
Canterbury Notes. (NZ Truth, 18 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1910
GOLF. (Evening Post, 20 June 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 25 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 28 June 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1910
TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 12 July 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 23 July 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 29-7-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1910
Football. (Evening Post, 30 July 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1910
HER AWFUL DEATH. (NZ Truth, 30 July 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 04 August 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1910
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 06 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1910
SPORTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 August 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1910
THE TURF. (Evening Post, 08 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1910
THE TURF. (Northern Advocate, 10 August 1910) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1910
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 August 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1910
EXTRA EDITION. (Evening Post, 10 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 August 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1910
SPORTING (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 August 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1910
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 13 August 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Aug 1910
Christchurch Cycling and Motor Club Tournament. (NZ Truth, 13 August 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 15 August 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1910
Visit Of His Excellency The Governor To Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Aug 1910
Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 195313 · Auckland Libraries
18 Aug 1910
Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 195314 · Auckland Libraries
18 Aug 1910
Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 195316 · Auckland Libraries
18 Aug 1910
Successful Gisborne Sportsmen At The Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National Meeting At Riccarton, Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Aug 1910
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 25 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1910
THE TURF. (Evening Post, 31 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1910
TIMARU TO CHRISTCHURCH ROAD RACE. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 September 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1910
GOLF. (Marlborough Express, 06 September 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1910
LIQUOR IN CLUBS. (Evening Post, 09 September 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1910
GOLF. (Colonist, 09 September 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1910
SYDENHAM WORKING MEN'S CLUB. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1910
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 12 September 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CARNIVAL. (NZ Truth, 17 September 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1910
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 September 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1910
CROSS-COUNTRY EVENTS. (Evening Post, 19 September 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 21 September 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1910
Motor Cycling. (Progress, 01 October 1910) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 01 October 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 05 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 08 October 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CLOCKS (NZ Truth, 08 October 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SCRATCHING (Marlborough Express, 08 October 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1910
NAPIER PARK CLUB. (Evening Post, 10 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1910
CRICKET. (Otago Daily Times 10-10-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1910
CHRISTCHURCH v. DUVAU CHELLE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 October 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1910
SPORTING. (Grey River Argus, 11 October 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 15 October 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1910
TROTTING. (Evening Post, 15 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1910
SPLENDID SHOOTING. (Evening Post, 19 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB (Thames Star, 20 October 1910) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1910
THE SYDENHAM" CLUB (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 October 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1910
MINISTER'S ACTION CRITICISED. (Evening Post, 22 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Daily Times 22-10-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1910
C.J.C. WEIGHTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 October 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 29 October 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 04 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 09 November 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1910
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 10 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 11-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 November 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
ACROSS THE STRAIT. (Marlborough Express, 28 November 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Nov 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 November 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 November 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Dec 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Taranaki Daily News 12-3-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 12-7-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 10 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 17 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 19 December 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 19 December 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 19-12-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Colonist, 22 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 28-12-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1910
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 December 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1910
CROQUET TOURNAMENT. (Evening Post, 31 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1911
Glass Plate Negative: Christchurch Football Club, 1911 (copy) by Clifford · Canterbury Museum · no. 319075 · Canterbury Museum
1911
Glass Plate Negative: Christchurch Football Club, 1911 (copy) by Clifford · Canterbury Museum · no. 319080 · Canterbury Museum
1911
Glass Plate Negative: Seventeen men by H H Clifford · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
11 Jan 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Mataura Ensign 1-11-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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