“City Care”, the shelf

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

Every collection Papers PastCanterbury StoriesKura Heritage Collections OnlineTe Papa Collections OnlineNational Publicity Studios black and white file printsTAPUHICanterbury MuseumAuckland Museum CollectionsNew Zealand GazetteDigital Public Library of AmericaV.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph CollectionChristchurch City Libraries FlickrHocken Digital CollectionsMuseums VictoriaAir Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph CollectionWellington City Council ArchivesThe New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi KōreroNew Zealand Electronic Text CollectionChristchurch City Libraries Heritage Images CollectionLincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku IhoFlickrRadio New ZealandAlexander Turnbull Library FlickrAuckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiTe Hikoi MuseumiNaturalist NZ — Mātaki TaiaoManawatū HeritageCanterbury Photography MuseumAkaroa MuseumHawke's Bay Museum Every paper StarEvening PostLyttelton TimesAuckland Weekly NewsEllesmere GuardianPhotographs / He WhakaahuaAshburton GuardianAkaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula AdvertiserOtago WitnessPhotographySamuel Anstey collectionOtago Daily TimesWanganui ChronicleColonistArchives NZ Collections searchNZ TruthTimaru HeraldPhotographic ArchiveNorth Otago TimesAuckland StarPoverty Bay HeraldHawera & Normanby StarGrey River ArgusMarlborough ExpressWanganui HeraldPlantsGreg O’Beirne collectionNatural ScienceWest Coast TimesNelson Evening MailThames StarFeilding StarRecords of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseMED Historical PhotographsJessie Buckland collectionWairarapa Daily TimesNew Zealand TabletTaranaki HeraldTaranaki Daily NewsMataura EnsignWildey collectionHawke's Bay Herald2019 Photo HuntJan Shuttleworth Collection2013 Photo HuntPioneer Amateur Sports club imagesSouthland TimesChristchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collectionSutton glass platesNorthern AdvocateThe imperial album of New Zealand sceneryArt2014 Photo HuntHuman HistoryManawatu TimesParks and gardens : glass slidesObserver1940s Christchurch Star photographsBush AdvocateLog book, May 1862 to May 1864 Oldest first Newest first Newest to the shelf

1. the 1850s
1. 18 Jun 1859

   NEW ZEALAND PROVINCES. (Otago Witness, 18 June 1859) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2. the 1860s
2. 11 Jan 1860

   Miscellaneous. (Lyttelton Times, 11 January 1860) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3. 27 Oct 1860

   HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (Lyttelton Times, 27 October 1860) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4. 1 Dec 1860

   HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. (Lyttelton Times, 01 December 1860) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5. 19 Dec 1860

   PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. (Lyttelton Times, 19 December 1860) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6. 4 Jun 1861

   CATHOLIC CHURCH. (Daily Southern Cross, 04 June 1861) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7. 8 Jun 1861

   Untitled (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 June 1861) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8. 30 Aug 1862

   GENERAL ASSEMBLY. (Wellington Independent, 30 August 1862) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9. 30 Jan 1864

   News of the week. (Otago Witness, 30 January 1864) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10. 27 Feb 1864

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 27 February 1864) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11. 8 Mar 1864

    Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 08 March 1864) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12. 9 Mar 1864

    Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 09 March 1864) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13. 7 May 1864

    News of the Week. [FROM THE DAILY TIMES.] (Otago Witness, 07 May 1864) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
14. 2 Jul 1864

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 02 July 1864) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
15. 24 Dec 1864

    News of the Week. [FROM THE DAILY TIMES.] (Otago Witness, 24 December 1864) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16. 18 Mar 1865

    News of the Week. [FROM THE DAILY TIMES.] ANOTHER FIRE IN THE OCTAGON. (Otago Witness, 18 March 1865) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17. 9 Feb 1866

    CLIFTON, GOLDEN BAY. (Colonist, 09 February 1866) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18. 20 Apr 1866

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 20 April 1866) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19. 8 Jun 1867

    THE MOORHOUSE TUNNEL. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 June 1867) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20. 29 Jun 1867

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 29 June 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21. 19 Jul 1867

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22. 2 Aug 1867

    THE MONTH. (West Coast Times, 02 August 1867) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23. 3 Sept 1867

    THE ASSEMBLY. (Daily Southern Cross, 03 September 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24. 21 Sept 1867

    GREAT MEETING IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 21 September 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25. 15 Nov 1867

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 15 November 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26. 29 Jul 1868

    TAPANUI. (Bruce Herald, 29 July 1868) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27. 5 Jan 1869

    CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 05 January 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28. 12 Feb 1869

    NELSON REGATTA. (Colonist, 12 February 1869) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
29. 15 Feb 1869

    Probincial News. (Southland Times, 15 February 1869) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30. 25 Mar 1869

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 March 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31. 1 Apr 1869

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 April 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
32. 12 May 1869

    Local and General. (Star, 12 May 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
33. 31 Aug 1869

    CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 31 August 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
34. 3 Sept 1869

    THIS MONTH. (West Coast Times, 03 September 1869) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
35. 29 Oct 1869

    Provincial Council. (Star, 29 October 1869) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
36. the 1870s
36. 12 Jan 1870

    GERALDINE ROAD BOARD. (Timaru Herald, 12 January 1870) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
37. 1 Mar 1870

    Local and General. (Star, 01 March 1870) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
38. 9 May 1870

    Local and General. (Star, 09 May 1870) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
39. 11 May 1870

    THE PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS (Star, 11 May 1870) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
40. 29 Sept 1870

    Local and General. (Star, 29 September 1870) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
41. 15 Dec 1870

    Local and General. (Star, 15 December 1870) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
42. 10 Jan 1871

    THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 10 January 1871) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
43. 1 Mar 1871

    CHICORY FARM IN CANTERBURY. (Bruce Herald, 01 March 1871) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
44. 10 Apr 1871

    Untitled (Otago Daily Times, 10 April 1871) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
45. 15 Apr 1871

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 15 April 1871) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
46. 2 May 1871

    Local and General. (Star, 02 May 1871) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
47. 16 May 1871

    NEW ZEALAND. (Colonist, 16 May 1871) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
48. 30 May 1871

    The Star. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1871. CATHEDRAL SQUARE. (Star, 30 May 1871) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
49. 30 May 1871

    Local and General. (Star, 30 May 1871) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
50. 4 Jul 1871

    The Daily Southern Cross. (Daily Southern Cross, 04 July 1871) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
51. 23 Dec 1871

    Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 December 1871) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
52. 24 Jan 1872

    Local and General. (Star, 24 January 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
53. 30 Jan 1872

    CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 30 January 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
54. 9 Mar 1872

    EVENTS OF THE MONTH. (West Coast Times, 09 March 1872) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
55. 17 Apr 1872

    Untitled (Grey River Argus, 17 April 1872) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
56. 22 Apr 1872

    Local and General. (Star, 22 April 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
57. 4 May 1872

    EVENTS OF THE MONTH. (West Coast Times, 04 May 1872) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
58. 1 Jun 1872

    CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION. (Star, 01 June 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
59. 17 Jul 1872

    Local and General. (Star, 17 July 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
60. 19 Sept 1872

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 September 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
61. 28 Nov 1872

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 November 1872) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
62. 7 Dec 1872

    News of the Week, (Otago Witness, 07 December 1872) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
63. 18 Feb 1873

    THE Daily Southern Cross. (Daily Southern Cross, 18 February 1873) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
64. 20 Mar 1873

    MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 20 March 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
65. 31 Mar 1873

    THE Otago Daily Times. MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1873. (Otago Daily Times, 31 March 1873) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
66. 25 Apr 1873

    Local and General. (Star, 25 April 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
67. 3 May 1873

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 03 May 1873) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
68. 14 May 1873

    Provincial Council. (Star, 14 May 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
69. 24 May 1873

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 24 May 1873) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
70. 28 May 1873

    Local and General. (Star, 28 May 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
71. 26 Jun 1873

    THE Otago Daily Times. THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1873. (Otago Daily Times, 26 June 1873) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
72. 2 Jul 1873

    LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Timaru Herald, 02 July 1873) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
73. 13 Aug 1873

    Local and General News. (Marlborough Express, 13 August 1873) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
74. 14 Aug 1873

    Local and General. (Star, 14 August 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
75. 2 Sept 1873

    SOCIAL. (Otago Daily Times, 02 September 1873) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
76. 8 Sept 1873

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 September 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
77. 22 Nov 1873

    Local and General News. (Marlborough Express, 22 November 1873) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
78. 17 Dec 1873

    ANNIVERSARY DAY. (Star, 17 December 1873) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
79. 6 Jan 1874

    Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 January 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
80. 14 Jan 1874

    Untitled (Wellington Independent, 14 January 1874) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
81. 14 Jan 1874

    YESTERDAY. Loal and General. (Star, 14 January 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
82. 17 Feb 1874

    Local and General. (Star, 17 February 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
83. 21 Feb 1874

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 21 February 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
84. 23 Mar 1874

    Untitled (Wellington Independent, 23 March 1874) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
85. 11 Apr 1874

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
86. 6 Jun 1874

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 06 June 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
87. 25 Jul 1874

    LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
88. 13 Aug 1874

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
89. 15 Aug 1874

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 15 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
90. 10 Sept 1874

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
91. 14 Sept 1874

    ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC. XXIII. GENTE HERMOSA (Continued). (Daily Southern Cross, 14 September 1874) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
92. 3 Oct 1874

    CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
93. 1 Dec 1874

    Untitled (Auckland Star, 01 December 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
94. 5 Dec 1874

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
95. 18 Dec 1874

    LOCAL AND GENERAL (Timaru Herald, 18 December 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
96. 18 Dec 1874

    The Star. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1874. (Star, 18 December 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
97. 19 Dec 1874

    THE Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1874. (Otago Daily Times, 19 December 1874) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
98. 23 Jan 1875

    News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 23 January 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
99. 5 Feb 1875

    LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 February 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
100. 11 Feb 1875

     CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 February 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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