Christchurch, back when.

The city before it grew up, photographs from the archive’s licensed collections, 1851 onwards. Mostly Canterbury Stories at Christchurch City Libraries, some further afield; every copy sits on this site under the record’s own stated rights, and every picture links back to its source record so the caption can be checked. The pick of them hangs as an exhibition at the beautiful city; the newest report photographs, what the city looks like today, live on the wall.

The 1930s 2,227

"The New Moon" cinema advertising slide, 1930

'Scotland for ever!' pipers to the fore at the second rugby test between New Zealand and Britain, 1930

'Whitcombes supply all school needs' window display, 1930

1931 Model A Ford bus at the Ford Garage, Oxford, 1930

A Captain Cook memorial for Christchurch, 1930

A thriving seaport on the East Coast of the South Island: glimpses of picturesque Timaru, 1930

A visitor from Scotland keenly interested in New Zealand's educational methods makes a permanent record of his observations, 1930

Addington Timber Company office staff, timber machinists and joiners, 1937, 1930

Addington Timber Company, about 1937, 1930

Addington railway workshop buildings, 1930

All potential tennis champions: a great rally of young players at a recent schools' tournament in Christchurch, 1930

An important ecclesiastical event: the consecration of a new bishop of the Waiapu Diocese, North Island, 1930

An interesting social gathering in the South Island: a mother and son banquet in Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1930

Annual rugby football tournament New Zealand boys' colleges: first success of Nelson College, 1930

Another progressive New Zealand town raised to the status of a city: picturesque Palmerston North, one of the most important inland towns of the North Island, 1930

Anxiety for beautiful South Island memorial, 1930

Anzac Day in Christchurch, Canterbury's capital, South Island, 1930

At a memorial service to the late Richard John Seddon, 1930

Avonside Old Girls Tramping Club at the Sign of the Kiwi, 1930

Bob and Mary Gilroy, New Brighton beach, 1930

Bridge of Remembrance and Avon River/Ōtakaro, 1930

Bridge over gully in Heathcote Domain, 1930

Burnt wall at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Cake, bottles, and table setting from 'Easter Bride' window display, 1930

Canterbury Aero Club buildings at Wigram, 1930

Canterbury life saving teams perform genuine rescues at a recent beach carnival near Christchurch, 1930

Canterbury pioneer honoured in Christchurch, 1930

Canterbury's Great Agricultural Show One of the Features of Carnival Week In Christchurch, 1930

Canterbury's winter racing carnival: further pictures of the Grand National meeting at Riccarton, 1930

Captain Cook Statue and Bowker Fountain, Christchurch, 1930

Caring for delicate infants in Canterbury's capital city, South Island, 1930

Carnival Week In Christchurch: Snapshots Among The Racing Enthusiasts At Riccarton, 1930

Cashmere Sanatorium and Coronation Hospital complex, 1930

Cathedral Square and Worcester Street, 1930

Cathedral Square, Christchurch, N.Z., 1930

Chief event of the second day's racing of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meeting, at Addington, Christchurch, 1930

Child welfare in the Canterbury District, South Island, 1930

Christchurch Botanical Gardens under a carpet of snow, 1930

Citizens' War Memorial and ChristChurch Cathedral, 1930

Citizens' War Memorial in Cathedral Square, 1930

Citizens' War Memorial with scaffolding, 1930

Closely associated with New Zealand's earliest history: glimpses around Akaroa, Banks Peninsula, South Island, 1930

Cold snap in Canterbury's capital city, South Island: Christchurch under a carpet of snow, 1930

College Athletes of the South Island: Annual Secondary Schools' Sports Held At Christchurch, 1930

College rugby match of the season at Christchurch, South Island, 1930

Cook statue scrapbook newspaper article, 1930

Cook statue scrapbook newspaper image, 1930

Corsair Bay, Aschoff family, 1930s, 1930

Decorative electric lamps on Oxford Terrace, 1930

Decorative street lamps on Oxford Terrace, 1930

Delegates who attended the annual conference of the New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association at Christchurch, 1930

Demolition of parapet of the former Municipal Electricity Department building, 1930

Destructive Rodent In A Christchurch Poultry Run, 1930

Dominion Girl Citizens' Conference, 1930

Drawing of proposed new street connecting Armagh & Gloucester Street, 1930

Drawing. Proposed new street connecting Armagh & Gloucester Street, 1930

Edith Hemmings at New Brighton beach, 1930

Edmonds Jubilee Band Rotunda, Christchurch, NZ, 1930

Electricity substation near Cashmere Sanatorium, 1930

Ella Button, Violet Tait and Margaret Tait, 1930

Ernest (Top) Thompson on Bushy Beach, the Cape, Oamaru, 1930

Esther Glen ( left) and Georgina MacKay (right)., 1930

Exterior of Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Family walking in Cathedral Square, 1930

Film Negative: CBHS 1st XV rugby team, 1930

Film Negative: CBHS life saving team 1930, 1930

Film Negative: CBHS shooting eight, 1930

Film Negative: CGHS netball team 1930, 1930

Film Negative: CGHS tennis team 1930, 1930

Film Negative: Christchurch Football Club team 1930, 1930

Film Negative: Christchurch Working Men's Club Executive 1930, 1930

Film Negative: Portrait of a man (copy), 1930

Fin and Arthur in Cathedral Square, 1930

Fire at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Fire damage to Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

First test match between the visiting English cricketers and New Zealand's representatives, 1930

Flying above the City of the plains, 1930

Fording Waimakariri River at site of present br... (PB0804/13), 1930

Foundation-stone laid for a new Roman Catholic Church in North Canterbury, South Island, 1930

Friends by the Bridge of Remembrance 1939, 1930

Further pictures from the flooded areas in Christchurch after last week's heavy rains, 1930

Further scenes at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, during the historic contest between New Zealand and Britain in the second rugby test, 1930

Gebbies Pass Radio Transmission Station Operations Room, 1930

George Edwards at the Gebbies Pass Radio Transmission Station, 1930

Gipsy Moth aircraft flying over Christchurch from the air, 1930, 1930

Glass Plate Negative: Christchurch Workingmens Club orchestra, 1930

Group portrait in front of National Mutual Life building, 1930

Handwritten notes about a tramway hearse, 1930

Hawkes Bay Motor Company Service car with a vie... (PB0804/18), 1930

Herbert W. Williams and J. Richards, 1930

Honouring our glorious dead: solemn Anzac Day observances in the North and South Island, 1930

Interesting phases of the fishing at the mouth of the Rakaia River, which is only about 36 miles south from the capital city, Christchurch, 1930

Jan Kubelik cinema advertising slide, 1930

John Moore on the job at the Gebbies Pass Radio Transmission Station, 1930

Kaputone Wool Scouring Works employees, 1930

Keen Public Interest in the New Zealand Trotting Cup Contest At Addington, Christchurch, Last Week, 1930

Keen completion in the annual sports at a prominent South Island boys' college, 1930

Keen members of life-saving clubs compete for a coveted trophy in Canterbury, South Island, 1930

Kempthorne Prosser & Co. Ltd staff, 1930

Kirk-Windeyer Cup Contest: best amateur golfers of Australia and New Zealand competing in Christchurch this week, 1930

Lantern Slide: High jump, Christchurch Girls' High School, 1930

Launching of a new lifeboat to keep guard over a popular South Island surfing beach near Christchurch, Canterbury Province, 1930

Letter: Mary Herbert Tripp to Church of England Hospital (St George's Hospital), 1930

Life Saving Team at Taylor's Mistake, 1930

List of flowering plants and ferns of the proposed reserve at Kennedys Bush, 1930

Looking across fields to Cashmere Sanatorium in distance, 1930

Looking down on a popular seaside residential suburb of Christchurch, Canterbury Province, South Island, 1930

Looking towards Cashmere Sanatorium, 1930

Magnificent blooms at a Canterbury flower show, 1930

Magpies rugby league team portrait, 1930

Margosue and David Penney in Hagley Park, 1930

Marlborough's first aerial pageant provides thrilling entertainment for a record crowd of spectators at Blenheim, 1930

Masons preparing stone for the Memorial Church Tai Tapu, 1930

Mavis and Alice Howarth, in Christchurch city, 1930

Miniature golf course opened in Christchurch, 1930

Miss Floss Crofts on her 'Jones Special', 1930

Miss Joyce Macaulay on a park bench, 1930

Miss Nell Bilson, at a garden party at Fitzroy, 1930

Mollymawk - Christchurch Exhibition, 1930

Motorbike and sidecar, en route to Picton, 1930

Motorcycle club members (PB0804/2), 1930

Mrs G.B. Steel and her daughter shopping in Cashel Street, 1930

Municipal Electricity Department committee room, 1930

Naomi Poulsen & Friends at Corsair Bay, 1930

Naomi Poulsen and friends in front of the Cathedral, 1930

Naomi Poulsen on her way to Art School, 1930

National Art Gallery, Christchurch, NZ, 1930

New Brighton Parish Magazine Vol. 9 No. 1, 1930

New South Island hydro-electric works to cost over a million sterling: progress of the Waitaki River scheme, 1930

New Year's Day excursion to historic Akaroa, 1930

New Zealand Grand National racing carnival at Riccarton, Christchurch, last week, 1930

New lifeboat arrives from England for service on a popular South Island ocean beach, 1930

New railway construction on a large scale in the Nelson District, South Island of New Zealand, 1930

Novel rock design in the Domain at Christchurch, Canterbury, 1930

Officers and men of New Zealand's Air Force in training at Wigram Aerodrome, near Christchurch, Canterbury, 1930

On the edge of the wide Pacific Ocean at a favoured spot with South Island camping motorists, 1930

On the road from Christchurch to Hanmer, Canterbury Province, 1930

One of the most favoured residential suburbs of Christchurch City, Canterbury Province, South Island, 1930

Opening of the new golf season in the South Island, 1930

Packing room at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Passenger-laden Owaka ferry launch, 1930

Patients on roof of dining room; Group of up patients, 1930

Patients on top of new dining room, and Mr O'Grady, 1930

Peninsula War Memorial and bathing shedJan Shuttleworth collection, 1930

Peninsula War Memorial beside Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection, 1930

Photograph: Christchurch Technical College Old Girls' Basket Ball Club, Runners Up for "Buist" Shield, 1930, 1930

Point-to-point meeting of the Christchurch Hunt Club, 1930

Popular South Island excursions to the Southern Alps: a recent winter sports meeting at Arthur's Pass, 1930

Popular South Island excursions which enable Christchurch enthusiasts to enjoy winter sports during the week-end, 1930

Popular seaside and residential suburb of Christchurch, the capital city of Canterbury Province, South Island, 1930

Portrait of Jones Cycles employees, 1930

Prime Minister opens school dental clinic, 1930

Progressive and picturesque Christchurch: spring-time in the beautiful capital city of Canterbury Province, South Island of New Zealand, 1930

Prominent pilots take part in Canterbury's first aerial pageant at Wigram Aerodrome, 1930

Proposal to form an air port for Canterbury Province, 1930

Queen Mary Hospital patients playing golf, 1930

Queen Mary Hospital, Chisholm Ward sitting room, 1930

Rachael Campbell in Cathedral Square., 1930

Railway construction in the South Island: completing the gap in the East Coast main trunk line, 1930

Reflections on the foreshore at Sumner, a seaside and residential suburb of Christchurch, Canterbury's capital city, South Island, 1930

Risqué toe dipping, Taylor's Mistake, 1930

Seven committee members of Pioneer Amateur Motor and Sports Club, 1930

Shirley Links at Christchurch, from the air, 1930, 1930

Sir Heaton Rhodes at Hanmer Springs School, 1930

Slab soap at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Solo butchers chain at Thomas Borthwick & Sons Ltd, 1930

South Island wheat for the market: a portion of this year's harvest on its way to the grain stores in Canterbury, 1930

Specifications of works to be carried out, 1930

Spring Racing Carnival Opened At Christchurch On Saturday: New Zealand Cup Day At Riccarton, 1930

Spring blossoms in an orchard near Christchurch in the Canterbury Province, South Island, 1930

St Peter's Church, Riccarton, Christchurch, 1930

Start of a big railway construction work in the South Island, 1930

Steel wagon shop, Addington workshops, 1930

Substation on Ferry Road near Moorhouse Avenue, 1930

Summit road and old car (PB0804/14), 1930

Sumner Clock Tower at Scarborough Park, 1930

Swimming pool. Joan Browne second from the rig... (PB0804/10), 1930

Temporary Municipal Electricity Department show room, 1930

The 'Battle of Akaroa': spectacular naval and military manoeuvres in Canterbury last week, 1930

The Canterbury cross-country champion: large field of South Island harriers competes, 1930

The Funeral of a Highly-Esteemed Member of the Roman Catholic Church In Christchurch Last Week, 1930

The Governor -General and Lady Alice Fergusson on a farewell visit to the South Island last week, 1930

The Governor General's keen interest in farming: the South Island's agricultural college visited by Lord Bledisloe, 1930

The Governor General's visit to Canterbury: new Baptist church officially opened by His Excellency in Christchurch, 1930

The Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe visit the South Island for the first time: Their Excellencies in Christchurch, 1930

The St. John Ambulance Brigade in the South Island: Annual Parade And Inspection of the Christchurch Corps, 1930

The chief port of Canterbury Province considered inadequate by a visiting expert: a comprehensive view of Lyttelton and harbour, 1930

The city of the plains: flying high above Christchurch, the South Island's largest city, 1930

The large crowd gathered on the banks of the River Avon, in Christchurch, on a Sunday afternoon to listen to music provided by massed bands of the city, 1930

The modern outdoor girl of many lands: an interesting series of snapshots depicting the very wide range of sports favoured by Miss 1930, 1930

The passing of Sir Joseph Ward: striking tributes at various centres as the casket was carried south to Bluff, 1930

The worst floods experienced in Christchurch for many years, 1930

Theatre exit cinema advertising slide, 1930

Thomas Borthwick & Sons Ltd gut house workers, 1930

Thomas Borthwick & Sons Ltd workers, 1930

Thoroughly enjoying their holiday under canvas, 1930

Tragic end of two splendid young lives, 1930

Tragic level-crossing accident in Canterbury, South Island: six people killed in a collision at Sockburn, Christchurch, 1930

Turnbull and Jones Ltd oven and crates, 1930

Vats at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Velvet soap making at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Vice-Regal visit to Canterbury freezing works, 1930

Views of Christchurch towards the Port Hills, 1933, 1930

Wedding bells in Wellington: an interesting marriage ceremony which attracted much attention in the capital city last week, 1930

Well-known New Zealand doctors confer: snapshots at the annual gathering of the British Medical Association at Christchurch, 1930

When snow comes to the South Island 'City of the plains': scenes in Christchurch last week, 1930

Where genuine rescue work was splendidly carried out during recent life saving competitions on a Canterbury beach, 1930

White wings out again at the opening of the aquatic season in the Canterbury Province, South Island, 1930

Win and Arthur Cumming in their shop, 1930

Winter spreads her beautiful mantle over South Island towns: scenes at Invercargill, Christchurch and Dunedin, 1930

With the late Mr. Seddon at an athletic meeting in Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 1930

Wool buyers and brokers at play in the capital city of one of New Zealand's chief sheep-farming districts, 1930

Workers at Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Workers of Zealandia Soap and Candle Works, 1930

Working on the Hine Te Apārangi clay model, 1930

World-famous professional golfers visiting New Zealand, 1930

Zealandia Soap and Candle Works buildings, 1930

“One Exotic Whirl of Joy” cinema advertising slide, 1930

"The House That Jack Built" cinema advertising slide, 1931

'National week' opened in Christchurch last Saturday with the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting at Addington, 1931

A great South Island school's jubilee: the Christchurch Boys' High School celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation, 1931

A great snowstorm on the South Island midland railway last week: traffic delays, telegraph communications disorganised by the heaviest fall for eighteen years, 1931

A gruelling task for Christchurch fire-fighters, 1931

A noted Canterbury Debating Society: a meeting of the Christchurch Parliamentary Union, 1931

A pastoral scene in the centre of beautiful Christchurch, the capital city of Canterbury Province, South Island, 1931

A popular aquatic sport in the capital city of Canterbury Province, 1931

A popular holiday beach near Christchurch City, South Island, 1931

Acheron Diversion, Lake Coleridge spillway centre, 1931

Akaroa Harbour with Akaroa Recreation Ground on leftJan Shuttleworth collection, 1931

Among the racegoers at Riccarton: a section of the crowd on the stands on Grand National Steeplechase day, 1931

An Outstanding Attraction In Canterbury's Beautiful Capital City: The Wonderful Display in the Rose Gardens at the Christchurch Botanical Gardens, 1931

Annual summer school for New Zealand teachers now being held at Christchurch, South Island, 1931

Association Football Club championship of New Zealand won by Tramurewa, 1931

Beside the gentle River Avon in beautiful Christchurch City, 1931

Brilliant illuminated electric fountain erected in Christchurch as a memorial to a Canterbury pioneer, 1931

Canterbury cross-country championships decided at Cashmere: large field of over eighty competitors, 1931

Canterbury's 'Cathedral City of the Plains.' Christchurch, largest city of the South Island, viewed from aloft, 1931

Carnival Week Commenced In Christchurch: Among The Racing Enthusiasts on the Lawns At Riccarton Last Saturday, 1931

Christchurch scheme to help unemployed, 1931

Christchurch schoolboys receive instruction in physical drill as past of their school curriculum, 1931

Church of England Hospital at Christchurch completed with the opening of a new wing on May 16, 1931

College boys appreciate the cold snap, 1931

Cooling Off During Hot Weather in Christchurch, 1931

Corner of Fitzgerald Avenue and Avonside Drive, 1931

Cornwell Cup contest at Auckland this week: delegates and crews, 1931

Cows beside Britomart MonumentJan Shuttleworth collection, 1931

Crowds with two horses and a wagonJan Shuttleworth collection, 1931

Deposit Plan of New Regent Street marked 'D.P. 10026', 1931

Director of Education with deaf children, 1931

Drawing of proposed new street connecting Armagh & Gloucester Street, 1931

During the heavy snowfall which covered Christchurch City and the surrounding districts in a cloak of white, 1931

Exceptionally hot weather in Canterbury: the rush to the seaside when Christchurch experienced a heat wave, 1931

Exciting finish to long cycle race in the New Zealand road championship from Waimate to Christchurch, 1931

Fatal motoring accident on a hill near Nelson, South Island, 1931

Fiftieth anniversary celebrations of a leading secondary school in Christchurch, Canterbury Province, South Island, 1931

Film Negative: CBHS 1st XV rugby team 1931, 1931

Film Negative: CBHS cricket team 1931, 1931

Film Negative: CBHS football team 1931, 1931

Film Negative: CBHS life saving team 1931, 1931

Film Negative: CGHS hostel students 1931, 1931

Film Negative: CGHS netball 'A' team, 1931

Film Negative: John Robertson (twin negative), 1931

Film Negative: Peter Chapman (twin negative), 1931

Fine new church in South Island town, 1931

Fine new electric fountain erected in Christchurch as a memorial to a well-known Canterbury pioneer, 1931

Fine types of New Zealand girls take part in a striking display of physical drill and dancing in Christchurch, 1931

Foundation stone laid for a new Nurses' Home at the Christchurch Public Hospital in the Canterbury Capital, 1931

Founder of the Plunket Society opens new rooms at Christchurch, 1931

Gay scenes at the opening of the new boating season on the picturesque River Avon in Canterbury's capital city, 1931

Giant cactus plant at Christchurch, 1931

Great oil fire in Canterbury last Saturday: flames sweep through the plant of the Christchurch Gas Company, 1931

Guardians of the surf in the Canterbury Province-Life-saving teams lined up during a recent display at Taylor's Mistake, near Christchurch, 1931

Hagley Avenue houses and power pole, 1931

Harvesting the raspberry crop in the Canterbury District, South Island: pickers at work in an orchard near Christchurch, 1931

Head of the River' Races on the Avon. At Christchurch, Canterbury, 1931

Heavy fall of snow in nelson province south island, 1931

Heavy falls of snow in Mid-Canterbury Province, South Island: a scene on a farm at Waddington, 38 miles of Christchurch, 1931

How Christchurch holiday-makers kept cool during the recent heat wave, 1931

In the track of last week's gale in the Canterbury District, 1931

Infant welfare in Canterbury Province, South Island, 1931

Inter-Collegiate Rowing in Christchurch: Annual Contest Between Leading North And South Island Boys' Colleges, 1931

Interesting Experiment In Education in the South Island: Summer Camp For Pupils of a Private School Near Christchurch, 1931

Joseph Hislop cinema advertising slide, 1931

Jubilee of a leading South Island secondary school: Christchurch Boy's High School celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, 1931

Jubilee of the Christchurch Cathedral Being Held This Week in the Capital City of Canterbury Province South Island, 1931

Keen supporters at last week's college rugby match in Christchurch, 1931

Macefield siblings in front of house at Marlborough Street, 1931

Macefield siblings in garden at Marlborough Street, 1931

Members of the Christ's College fifteen, Christchurch, 1931

Memorial to famous explorer in the Capital City of Canterbury Province, 1931

Memorial to pioneers: Pilgrims' Well dedicated at Hagley Park, Christchurch, last week, 1931

New Art Gallery Given To Christchurch By Well-Known Citizen, 1931

New Zealand Croquet Championships decided at Christchurch last week: title winners and snapshots of play, 1931

New Zealand Tennis Championships decided in Christchurch last week: title-winners and prominent players, 1931

New Zealand students on a world tour, 1931

New Zealand's best golfers content the Dominion titles on the Shirley Links at Christchurch, 1931

New Zealand's longest electric railway: the terminals of the Otira tunnel under the Southern Alps, 1931

North Island agricultural students visit a South Island College, 1931

Official opening of a bridge on a new and direct route from Christchurch City to the Port of Lyttelton, 1931

Old rivals meet in college rugby match at Christchurch, 1931

Old scenes and faces recalled by last week's jubilee of the Christchurch Boys' High School, 1931

On The Way to the Christmas Markets in the South Island: Driving Fat Bullocks At Cashmere, Near Christchurch City, Canterbury Province, 1931

One of the sights in Christchurch City, 1931

Opening of the bowling season at a popular Christchurch seaside resort, 1931

Party leaders and Parliamentary personalities at the opening of Parliament last Thursday, 1931

Photograph: Christchurch Railway Station Ticket Office, 1931

Photograph: Christchurch Technical College Old Girls' Basket Ball Club Senior "B" Team, 1931, 1931

Photograph: Footwarmers at Christchurch Railway Station, 1931

Pig-raising on the West Coast of the South Island, 1931

Popular Christchurch girls at a Debutantes' dance in the Canterbury Capital, 1931

Presentation of Prizes at the Annual End-Of-The-Year Function At Christchurch Boys' High School, 1931

Procession of the Blessed Sacrament in the Grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral In Christchurch, 1931

Quaint studios at a parade of pets by Christchurch members of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1931

Returned soldiers honour their fallen comrades in the capital of Canterbury Province, South Island, 1931

Ruth under bluegum tree on Bridle Path Road, Heathcote, 1931

SS Maori at Main Wharf for Akaroa RegattaJan Shuttleworth collection, 1931

School teachers at the Canterbury Agricultural college, 1931

Serious Accident During The Running of the Linwood Handicap on the Opening Day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting At Christchurch, 1931

Serious plantation fire near Christchurch last week: hospital threatened by flames, 1931

Sheep deprived of their food by a thick covering of snow in Hagley Park, Christchurch, 1931

Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, kt.(Knight), explorer and engineer, of Christchurch, 1931

South Island Teachers' Training Colleges hold an athletic tournament at Christchurch, 1931

South Island church within sight of Southern Alps glacier, 1931

South Island motor-cycle champions compete in hill-climbing tests at Nelson, 1931

Spring Racing Carnival Opened In A Christchurch: New Zealand Cup Day At Riccarton, 1931

Student revels in Christchurch: capping day carnival causes much merriment and attracts public interest, 1931

Summer school for teachers at Christchurch, 1931

The Annual St. John Ambulance Inspection in Christchurch, 1931

The Governor General Attends The Jubilee Celebrations At Christchurch, 1931

The New Zealand Golf Championship tourney in Christchurch: brilliant play in the contest for the open title, 1931

The city lights of Christchurch: an interesting series of night photographs taken in Canterbury's capital, 1931

The great winter racing carnival in the South Island of New Zealand: snaps tracks and lawn during grand national week at Christchurch, Canterbury, 1931

This Year's Royal Show Held In Christchurch: The Canterbury Agricultural Association Stages A Great Exhibition, 1931

Unfavourable report on lines under construction: South Island work which the Railways Board suggests should be abandoned, 1931

Visit to historic South Island Māori pa, 1931

Well-Known Lady Riders And Their Mounts Competing at this Year's Royal Show at the Addington Showground, Christchurch, 1931

When the whole countryside is covered with a mantle of white: after a heavy snowfall in mid-Canterbury South Island, 1931

Wintry scene at Christchurch Railway Station, 1931

Wonderful display of daffodils at a beautiful and well-known Canterbury residence, 1931

'School's out!': end-of-the-year functions prior to the holidays at various New Zealand schools and colleges, 1932

A beautiful home garden in Christchurch, 1932

A beautiful scene on a popular winter tramping route near Christchurch: Lyttelton Harbour viewed from the port hills, Canterbury Province, 1932

A gay carnival marks the official opening of the boating season on the river Avon, Christchurch City, Canterbury, 1932

A great show in one of the public parks in Christchurch: admiring the beautiful display at the rose beds in the botanical gardens, 1932

A magnificent addition to the many fine buildings of Canterbury's capital city: the new art gallery in Christchurch, 1932

A peaceful scene near the hearty of Christchurch city; on the banks of river Avon with the bridge of remembrance in the background, 1932

A picturesque corner of Christchurch botanical gardens, 1932

A popular sport in Christchurch: enthusiasts take part in model aeroplane competitions, 1932

A quiet spot in the heart of a South Island city, 1932

A splendid body of young New Zealanders: cadets at a leading South Island College undergo military training, 1932

A warm summer's day in Canterbury's capital, 1932

An interesting Christchurch wedding, 1932

An unusual visitor to Christchurch, 1932

Anniversary of cook's landing commemorated, 1932

Another party which provided much amusement, 1932

Armagh Street Converter Station and Yard, 1932

At the Christchurch boating festival, 1932

Australian and New Zealand cycling championship decided in Christchurch, 1932

Bishop's daughter a popular headmistress, 1932

Bottle: Thistle Brand No. 1 Worcestershire Sauce1932W. E. Maynard

Brilliant charity ball in the Canterbury capital: debutantes presented to the right Rev. M. J. Brodie, Roman Catholic bishop of Christchurch, 1932

Brilliant racing carnival in Christchurch this week: the New Zealand cup meeting commenced at Riccarton last Saturday, 1932

Canterbury's picturesque university college, 1932

Celebrating the eighty-second anniversary of their arrival in New Zealand, 1932

Christchurch Technical High School, 1st. XV. Rugby Football TeamArchive 1054, 1932

Christchurch residents inspect the grounds and gardens of one of the South Island's most beautiful homesteads, 1932

Christchurch schoolboys' novel speed-boat, 1932

Combined Canterbury secondary schools hold their annual sports meeting at Hagley Park. Christchurch, 1932

Cook statue scrapbook newspaper image, 1932

Cook statue scrapbook newspaper images, 1932

Demolition of Armagh Street substation wall, 1932

Elderly canterbury bowlers in action: veterans' day held at Christchurch, on the New Brighton club's green last week, 1932

Enjoying a winter holiday in the South Island: fine sport on the ice in Central Otago districts, 1932

Extensive damage caused by tramway collision in Christchurch, 1932

Failed transformer in Armagh Street substation, 1932

Film Negative: CBHS 1st XV rugby team 1932, 1932

Film Negative: CBHS life saving team 1932, 1932

Film Negative: Christchurch Working Men's Club Committee 1932, 1932

Fine training for young New Zealanders: the art of self-defence taught at a leading South Island school, 1932

Gathering lavender in a Christchurch garden, 1932

General officer commanding the New Zealand military forces inspects men in training near Christchurch city, 1932

Great batting by college cricketers: record scoring during an inter-collegiate match at Christchurch, 1932

Honouring New Zealand's glorious dead: Anzac day services in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, 1932

House on Bruce TerraceJan Shuttleworth collection, 1932

Important improvement on the beautiful river which flows through Christchurch city: the level of the Avon raised by means of a weir, 1932

In canterbury's picturesque capital city, 1932

In the Christchurch botanical gardens, 1932

In the heart of the chief city of the South Island: the changing face of Cathedral Square, Christchurch, 1932

Interprovincial cricket in picturesque surroundings in the canterbury capital: the first representative match of the season at Christchurch, 1932

Jubilee art exhibition in Christchurch, 1932

Large bag of hares and rabbits secured in Canterbury province, South Island: Christchurch sportsmen take part in a 'drive' at Methven, 1932

Marriage of well-known Christchurch couple, 1932

Mayor of Christchurch in a new role, 1932

Mayor of Christchurch joins the Boy Scouts, 1932

Milton Street substation control gear, 1932

New Christchurch Art Gallery, the gift to the city of Mr. R. E. McDougall, officially opened last week, 1932

New Zealand's best long-distance cyclists take part in the annual Waimate to Christchurch road race, 1932

New Zealand's skilful young yachtsmen: eight crews take part in the annual contest for the Cornwell Cup, 1932

New art gallery in a beautiful setting at Christchurch, 1932

New nurses' home for Christchurch hospital, canterbury, 1932

New principal for Christ's College, 1932

Novel arch at the fashionable wedding in Christchurch of a well-known New Zealand representative tennis player, 1932

Novel bridal arch at a Christchurch wedding, 1932

Pageant of motor transport progress in Canterbury: spectacular procession in Christchurch to further the youth employment campaign, 1932

Passengers on the Orari boatJan Shuttleworth collection, 1932

Phillipstown School basketball team of 1932, 1932

Phillipstown School winners of Senior Heavyweight rugby competition, 1932

Picturesque portals: glimpses of prominent architectural features of Wellington and Christchurch buildings, 1932

Practical assistance for the needy in Christchurch, 1932

Prime minister's niece married at Christchurch, 1932

Record created at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's Easter meeting in Christchurch, 1932

Rue Lavaud from a hillJan Shuttleworth collection, 1932

Spectacular children's procession held as a preliminary to the all nations fair in Christchurch, 1932

Springtime on the banks of the beautiful Avon, 1932

Strawberry picking in full swing in the South Island, 1932

Summer days in picturesque Christchurch, 1932

Supervisory control gear for Milton Street substation, 1932

Surf-bathing second to none in New Zealand: a happy holiday crowd enjoying life at New Brighton, 1932

The 'peak of the rainbow,' a jagged canterbury pinnacle which commands a wonderful outlook over both land and sea, 1932

The 'wonder horse' wins the New Zealand trotting cup: Harold great victory at Addington, Christchurch, 1932

The Governor General Lord Bledisloe, delivers an inspiring address to pupils of the Christchurch Technical College, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, back cover, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, inside back cover, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, inside cover, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, page 1, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, page 10, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, page 11, 1932

The Romance of New Regent Street, page 12, 1932

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The South Island's great winter racing carnival: on track and lawn during grand National Week at Christchurch, 1932

The air mail arrives at Christchurch, 1932

The fine rose garden beside the residence of Mr. W. R. Crompton in Healton Street, 1932

The football event of the college year in Christchurch: Christ's College defeated by boy's high school in the annual contest, 1932

The fourteenth anniversary of Armistice day on Friday of this week, 1932

The tramway strike in Canterbury's capital city: further snapshots taken in Christchurch last week, 1932

This year's general assembly of the presbyterian church of New Zealand, held in Christchurch last week, 1932

Tragic fire in a Christchurch home last week, 1932

Training New Zealand fire-fighters: snapshots secured last week at the Christchurch Central fire station, Canterbury, South Island, 1932

Tramping over the Port Hills and along the coast near Lyttelton, South Island, 1932

Transport trouble in Christchurch, Canterbury: scenes in connection with the tramway strike, 1932

Trotting at Addington during national week in Christchurch: the New Zealand metropolitan club's meeting, 1932

Twenty-first anniversary of the foundation of the girl guide movement celebrated in Canterbury province, South Island, 1932

University days now over: canterbury college students assemble for the capping ceremony in Christchurch, 1932

Unusual visitors to Canterbury's capital city: circus elephants attract holiday crowds in Christchurch, 1932

When springtime comes to 'New Zealand's Cathedral city': scenes in Christchurch, Canterbury Province. South Island, 1932

When winter comes to canterbury's capital city: scenes after last week's heavy snowfall in Christchurch, 1932

Where many South Islanders will spend the holiday vacation: tramping in the port hills, between Christchurch and the sea, 1932

William McKaskell with biplane and plate camera, 1932

Winners at the New Zealand bowling championship tournament concluded at Christchurch last week, 1932

A brilliant victory for Otago: the Kennett Cup Cross-Country Contest held at Riccarton, Christchurch, 1933

A cathedral wedding in Christchurch, 1933

A field day for model aeroplane enthusiasts in the South Island, 1933

A holiday tour on wheels: a party of South Island schoolboys setting out on a cyclic tour of the North Island, 1933

A leading South Island Winter Sports carnival: the Annual Hermitage Ski Championship meeting held in perfect weather in the Mount Cook region last week, 1933

A massed physical drill display by pupils of the Christchurch Boys' High School, 1933

Aerial visitors to a famous South Island West Coast scenic resort: five aeroplanes at the Franz Josef Glacier, 1933

Aircraft training for Christchurch cadets, 1933

Akaroa Harbour from a hillJan Shuttleworth collection, 1933

An interesting South Island wedding, 1933

An interesting exhibit at the Christchurch winter show, 1933

Annual athletic championships at a South Island college, 1933

Armagh Street substation construction, 1933

Beautiful grounds of a leading South Island secondary school: scenes at St. Andrew's College, Christchurch, Canterbury province, 1933

Building the 3YA Radio Transmitter at Gebbies Pass, 1933, 1933

Canterbury motor-cyclists take part in strenuous hill-climbing tests, 1933

Canterbury ranges viewed from Christchurch by the new infra-red photography, 1933

Canterbury students make merry: annual capping-day carnival arouses great public interest in Christchurch, 1933

Carnival week in Canterbury's capital city: the Agricultural and Pastoral Association's highly-successful Annual Metropolitan show at Addington, Christchurch, 1933

Christchurch schoolgirl's fine jump, 1933

Christchurch trampers explore the remarkable rock formation in the Porter's Pass district, mid-Canterbury, South Island, 1933

Connie Macefield with a wooden doll pram, 1933

Connie and Ray Macefield sitting on grass with an umbrella, 1933

Cross-country running under ideal conditions in the South Island: Canterbury's provincial titles decided at Christchurch, 1933

Cycling marathon in the South Island: large number of riders take part in the 148 miles road race from Waimate to Christchurch, 1933

Dr Chisholm at jubilee church service, 1933

Early coaching days in New Zealand recalled at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of a well-known Canterbury school, 1933

Empire day function in Christchurch, 1933

Establishing a New Zealand trotting record, 1933

Fields of golden daffodils at one Canterbury's most beautiful homes: Springtime at Sir R. Heaton Rhodes' residence, near Christchurch, 1933

Film Negative: CBHS 1st XV rugby team 1933, 1933

Film Negative: Master Lester Wilson (twin negative), 1933

Final scene at last Saturday's Ranfurly Shield match, 1933

Grape- growing in Canterbury, South Island, 1933

Great improvement to the well-known Cathedral Square in Christchurch, South Island, 1933

Great treat or New Zealand Tennis enthusiasts: English and Australian players now touring the dominion, 1933

HMAS Australia (II) on Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection, 1933

Hanmer Springs golden jubilee church service, 1933

Hanmer Springs golden jubilee garden party, 1933

Holiday-time on a South Island beach, 1933

Honouring the memory of their former comrades: returned soldiers in the ANZAC day parade in Christchurch, 1933

House: No 33 Andover Street, Merivale for Revd. O. Fitzgerald, 1933

Important development of Roman Catholic education in New Zealand: first Marist novitiate opened near Timaru, South Island, 1933

Impressive scenes in Sydney during the funeral of the primate of Australia, whose death occurred recently in the New Zealand, 1933

In the heart of canterbury's capital city, 1933

In the picturesque capital city of Canterbury province, South Island: one of the many beautiful suburban homes of Christchurch, 1933

Increased accommodation on the South Island's finest winter playground: official opening of the new Tasman Chalet, Southern Alps, 1933

Infant welfare in the South Island, 1933

Inspecting an interesting section of Canterbury's hydro-electric works during a holiday motor-tour in the South Island, 1933

Inter-collegiate rugby football in the South Island: jubilee match between Otago Boys' High School and Christ's College, 1933

Inter-provincial cricket for girls, 1933

Keen secondary school cadets in Canterbury, South Island, 1933

Large field contests the Woolston Handicap on the second day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's grand national meeting, 1933

Last week's great mill fire in Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island destruction of property valued at over 20,000 pounds, 1933

Last week's great winter racing carnival in the South: the Canterbury jockey's highly-successful New Zealand grand national meeting at Riccarton, Christchurch, 1933

Lord Bledisloe at Hanmer Springs School, 1933

Lord Bledisloe with clergy for golden jubilee, 1933

Lord and Lady Bledisloe's kindly interest in New Zealand's native race, 1933

Memorial at French Cemetery in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection, 1933

Mrs Elizabeth McCombs at opening season, Woolston, 1933

Mrs Elizabeth McCombs during election night broadcast, 1933

Municipal Electricity Department converter station, 1933

New Zealand's first Inter-University ski-ing meeting held at Mount Cook, South Island: success of the Otago representatives, 1933

On the long trail in the South Island: fat lambs being driven from Marlborough to the saleyards at Addington, Christchurch, 1933

Opening of the summer boating season in Christchurch, 1933

Otago defeats Canterbury in first inter-university golf tournament, 1933

Phillipstown School Rounder "A" Team, 1933

Phillipstown School winners of Under 13s seven-a-side, 1933

Popular Auckland girl married at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, 1933

Presenting a striking picture on the waterfront at Lyttelton, 1933

Prominent Canterbury owner's popular win at Addington: success of Sir Guy at the Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting, 1933

Property valued at over £25,000 destroyed by fire in Christchurch, 1933

Samaritan Office and extension to MED building, 1933

Service at Christchurch to the memory of the late Dr. J.F Wright, Archbishop of Sydney and primate of Australia, 1933

Signing the jubilee register of his old school, 1933

South Island Secondary School Rugby Football Tournament: four colleges play at Christchurch, 1933

South Island school cadet corps receives high praise from the Minister of Defence: the Snow Shield presented, 1933

Southland's invasion of Christchurch for last Saturday's eagerly awaited Ranfurly Shield challenge match, 1933

Splendid types of young New Zealand athletes: annual sports meeting of the Christchurch Technical college held last week, 1933

Spring blossoms in the heart of Christchurch city, 1933

Spring flower show in Christchurch opened by the Governor General, 1933

Spring racing carnival opened in Christchurch: New Zealand cup day at Riccarton, 1933

Springtime in Canterbury's picturesque capital: flowering trees present a beautiful sight on the banks of the river Avon, Christchurch, 1933

Stormy weather on the Canterbury Coast, South Island, last week: breakers lashed by a howling gale at a well-known seaside resort, 1933

Summer days in the Cathedral city of New Zealand, 1933

Surf bathing at one of Canterbury's most popular summer playgrounds: a happy holiday crowd enjoying the vacation at New Brighton, 1933

The Cloisters, Canterbury College, Christchurch, 1933

The Dominion's richest race: lady owner's success in the New Zealand trotting cup at Addington, Christchurch, 1933

The architectural beauty of a leading New Zealand secondary school: attractive views of Christ's College, Christchurch, 1933

The children solve the problem of keeping cool, 1933

The college rugby match of the year in Christchurch, Canterbury: Annual contest between Christ's College and Christchurch Boys High school, 1933

The new year holidays in the South Island: carnival-time at Caroline Bay, Timaru's favourite seaside resort, 1933

The return of the summer season in Canterbury province, South Island, 1933

The sixtieth anniversary of the foundation of Canterbury College: Diamond jubilee celebrations in Christchurch last week, 1933

The vice-regal visit to Christchurch: their Excellencies, the Governor General and Lady Bledisloe entertained at Bishopscourt, 1933

The vice-regal visit to the South Island: the Governor General, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe visit the Tai Tapu School, 1933

To inaugurate the church army movement in New Zealand, 1933

Unusual sight in a South Island city: lady riders in a busy Christchurch street, 1933

Valuable sheep killed by dogs in a Christchurch park, 1933

Veterans of the green: successful tournament for elderly bowlers held in Christchurch last week, 1933

View from Armagh Street substation construction, 1933

Well-known Christchurch statue re-erected in a new position, 1933

When winter comes to the capital city of the Canterbury province, South Island: the beauty of the poplar trees beside the river Avon, 1933

Winner of the 1933 New Zealand cup, 1933

Winter racing carnival opened in Christchurch: the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting club's meeting at Addington, 1933

'Front line' riders of the Christchurch Hunt, 1934

'Geyser' Appears In A Christchurch Street, 1934

A Much-Admired Christchurch Building, 1934

A favourite resort nestling beneath the Port Hills near Christchurch: a picturesque view of Governor's Bay, at the head of Bank's Peninsula, 1934

A glimpse of the river Avon from Madras Street, 1934

Aerial transport for a hospital patient, 1934

After the flood waters subsided: a typical scene of desolation which faced the residents of the township of Little River, 1934

An important annual event at a leading South Island girls' college: the Christchurch Girls' High School swimming sports at St. Albans Baths, 1934

Annual inter-collegiate rugby tournament concluded at Christchurch last week, 1934

Annual training for Southern Mounted troops: Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry in camp last week at Waipara, north of Christchurch, 1934

Australia's champion pacer to race in the Dominion, 1934

Autumn's carpet on the banks of the Avon River in Christchurch, South Island, 1934

Beautiful gardens of a South Island city, 1934

Beauty of the late autumn season in Christchurch, 1934

Belfast Bowling Club Manning Cup winners, 1934

Boy choir at New Zealand's largest Anglican Cathedral: the choristers of Christchurch Cathedral, South Island, 1934

Brilliant Racing Carnival in Christchurch: Snapshots On Track And Lawn at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting, 1934

Canterbury College successful in annual inter-university Easter tournament at Christchurch, South Island, 1934

Canterbury Hills draped in winter's mantle: first fall of snow experienced at Christchurch last week, 1934

Canterbury Society of Arts exhibition opened, 1934

Canterbury provincial golf titles decided at the picturesque Shirley Links, Christchurch, 1934

Carnival Week In Christchurch: The Great Metropolitan Show of the Canterbury Agricultural And Pastoral Association, 1934

Christ's College today: a pictorial record, 1934

Christchurch Club's Fine New Building, 1934

Christchurch Cyclists Escort Their Champion Long-Distance Rider Over The Last Stages of a Journey From Invercargill To Christchurch, 1934

Christchurch Player Wins New Zealand Amateur Billiards Title, 1934

Christchurch Trampers on an Excursion To Lake Rubicon, 1934

Christchurch school opened by the Minister of Education: Shirley Intermediate School, the first of its type established in Canterbury, 1934

Christchurch suburbs and district inundated by flood waters: tradesmen and postal officials 'carry on' under difficulties, 1934

Church parade infront of Robert Cooley statue (PB1706/12), 1934

Cycle outings with 'mystery destinations' becoming increasingly popular with residents of Christchurch, 1934

Dedication of the Church Army's mission caravan in the Cathedral grounds at Christchurch, Canterbury's capital city, South Island, 1934

Diamond jubilee of well-known Canterbury school: impressive celebrations at the West Christchurch District High School, 1934

Dominion Croquet Tournament: progress of play in championship matches at Christchurch, 1934

Dominion-wide interest in special trotting matches: record crowd at Addington, Christchurch, 1934

Early days at Christ's College, South Island, 1934

Easter racing in the South Island: on track and lawn at the Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting, 1934

Extensions to Harley Chambers Christchurch, Drawing No. 1, 1934

Extensions to Harley Chambers Christchurch, Drawing No. 2, 1934

Extensions to Harley Chambers Christchurch, Drawing No. 3, 1934

Extensions to Harley Chambers Christchurch, Drawing No. 4, 1934

Film Negative: Eight Christchurch Hospital nurses, 1934

Finalists in an important Ladies' Golfing Contest at Christchurch, 1934

Fine example of college architecture in the South Island: well-known buildings in the capital cities of Canterbury and Otago, 1934

Flying above the 'city of the plains': territorial air force pilots in formation over Christchurch, the capital of Canterbury, 1934

Flying thrills at a South Island aerodrome: large crowd enjoys the Canterbury Aero Club's spectacular display, 1934

Former student of Canterbury College returns as professor, 1934

Further prominent Christchurch artists who are preparing for the Canterbury Society of Arts forthcoming exhibition, 1934

Gargoyle walk: natural rock figures which make an unusual garden border, 1934

Gaseous discharge lamps on Riccarton Avenue, 1934

Girl Heroine of a Record Flight From England To Australia Enthusiastically Welcomed On Her Arrival In Christchurch, Capital in the Course of an Aerial Tour, 1934

Grand National Racing Carnival Opened In Christchurch With A Spectacular Trotting Meeting At Addington Last Saturday, 1934

Happy school days in the cathedral city, 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/1), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/13), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/2), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/3), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/4), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/5), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/6), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/7), 1934

Harriers - Halswell - Christchurch (PB1911/8), 1934

Holiday services for children held at a popular Christchurch beach, 1934

Horse-Riding Again Popular In Christchurch, Canterbury: Hagley Park Becomes The Cathedral City's 'Row', 1934

Important fixture for sheep farmers: personalities at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's ram fair in Christchurch last week, 1934

Impressive last tributes to a great Canterbury pioneer: the funeral at Christchurch of the late Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, 1934

Interesting South Island wedding: Christchurch and Dunedin families united by marriage at Christchurch last week, 1934

Interesting wedding in Christchurch, 1934

Interesting wedding in Christchurch last week, 1934

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Invercargill to Christchurch express was rear e... (PB1911/11), 1934

Invercargill to Christchurch express was rear e... (PB1911/12), 1934

Large eel caught at Christchurch, South Island, 1934

Large gathering of former students of the Normal School, Christchurch, South Island, attend the diamond jubilee celebrations, 1934

Locomotive buries itself in rear coach of stationary express: sensational South Island railway smash at Sockburn, near Christchurch, 1934

Looking Down On One of New Zealand's Leading Secondary Schools For Boys: A New Aerial View of Christ's College, Christchurch, 1934

Macefield family in the garden at Marlborough Street, 1934

Methodist Church Founding - Kaiapoi (PB1706/15), 1934

Methodist Church Founding - Kaiapoi (PB1706/16), 1934

Methodist Church Founding - Kaiapoi (PB1706/17), 1934

Methodist Ladies Guild Picnic, Corsair Bay, 1934

Milk for Christchurch school children, 1934

Municipal Electricity Department staff photograph, 1934

New Zealand Cup Day At Riccarton, Christchurch: Southland Mare Scores A Sensational Victory In A Remarkable Race, 1934

New Zealand National Swimming Championships commenced at the new St. Albans Baths, Christchurch, last Saturday, 1934

Novel idea for a street collection, 1934

One of Many Beauty Spots In Christchurch City, South Island, 1934

One of the earliest South Island settlements and now a modern distributing centre: up-to-date Lyttelton, chief port of the Canterbury Province, 1934

Opening of the Summer Boating Season on the River Avon At Christchurch, 1934

Painting: Colombo Street Bridge, Christchurch, 1934

Partners in a record-breaking performance, 1934

Photograph: Christchurch Technical College Old Girls' Basket Ball Club Senior "B" Team, Winners of the Nicholl's and Referee Cups, 1934, 1934

Photograph: Corsair Club at Christchurch Railway Station, 1934

Phylis and Dave Reid portraitJan Shuttleworth collection, 1934

Picking raspberries for market in the South Island, 1934

Popular Napier girl weds in Christchurch, 1934

Preparing for the Christchurch Art Exhibition: well-known South Island artists at work in their studios, 1934

Railway lines blocked by washouts and debris, 1934

Rear view of house at 32 Marlborough Street, 1934

Religious lesson of last week's great Waitangi gathering emphasised by the primate of New Zealand at a large open-air service in the camp, 1934

Riccarton Avenue before Osira lamps, 1934

Sailing craft at Redcliffs and Shag Point, 1934

Small craft popular with yachting enthusiasts at a Canterbury seaside resort near the capital city of Christchurch, 1934

South island debutantes presented at a recent Christchurch dance, 1934

Spectacular Winter Racing Carnival in the South Island, 1934

Staff at Thomas Borthwick & Sons Ltd, 1934

Standards 3b and 2a at Phillipstown School, 1934

Students of Canterbury College, Christchurch, who were capped at the annual ceremony in the College Hall on Thursday of last week, 1934

Successful South Island deerstalkers returning home, 1934

Sunlight and shade in the banks of the River Avon, Christchurch, 1934

Sunshine for health: scenes at the Sunlight League's Camp for Christchurch children at O'Kain's Bay, Banks Peninsula, South Island, 1934

The College Rugby Match of the Year In Christchurch: High School Defeated In Last Week's Thrilling Contest, 1934

The Sixtieth Annual Conference of the Methodist Church of New Zealand, 1934

The day of revels in the university year: Canterbury College students' capping day festivities at Christchurch, 1934

The hunting season in Canterbury: followers and hounds ready for a run at the opening meet of the Christchurch Hunt Club, at Aylesbury, 1934

The new Methodist orphanage at Papanui, Christchurch, nearly completed, 1934

The sacred Day of Remembrance in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland last week, 1934

The streets of the capital city of Canterbury resemble rivers after the torrential rains early last week: a typical scene in Christchurch, 1934

The very best of New Zealand's trotting horses in action: exciting racing before crowded stands at Addington, Christchurch, 1934

The winter golfing season in Canterbury: snapshots at Shirely, one of the leading South Island clubs, 1934

The winter golfing season in the capital city: snapshots round the Heretaunga Links at Wellington, 1934

Three children in front yard of 32 Marlborough Street, 1934

Transporting supplies of food to isolated settlers, 1934

Two records broken in special speed trials: outstanding trotting performances at Christchurch last week, 1934

Unusual Hospital Ceremony: Nurses At Christchurch Hospital Assembled For Annual Presentation of Popularity Prize, 1934

View of Cashmere Sanatorium and neighbouring farms, 1934

View of Cashmere Sanatorium and surrounding hills, 1934

Washbourne Drain - Christchurch (PB1706/1), 1934

Washbourne Drain - Christchurch (PB1706/2), 1934

Washbourne Drain - Christchurch (PB1706/3), 1934

Water activities around Lyttelton Harbour, 1934

Well-know South Island families united: the Gresson-Cossing wedding at Timaru last week, 1934

Well-known Canterbury families united: the Harman-Ronald's wedding at Christchurch last week, 1934

Wellington City Council Transport Department Cricket Team, group photograph., 1934

With a lady in command: interesting race at Lyttelton, South Island, 1934

'Gangster Ball' held by the Richmond Hill Golf Club, Christchurch: many original costumes seen at a most successful function, 1935

A Public Works camp by the upper reaches of the Waimakariri River, Canterbury, where a new bridge is to be constructed, 1935

A favourite resort nestling beneath the Port Hills near Christchurch, 1935

A general view of the ground during the parade of saddle horses, 1935

Admired by visitors to the Canterbury capital, 1935

Akaroa general - early (PB0610/89), 1935

Albert Grundy and family outside their shop, 1935

Alice Grundy and family at Cave Rock, 1935

Alison Scott (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball), 1935

Annual Canterbury provincial contest for brass and pipe bands held at Amberley: success of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band, 1935

Annual college rugby match: Christchurch Boy's High School defeats Christ's College last week, 1935

Annual distribution of prizes to successful pupils at the Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch, 1935

Annual four-oar race between crews representing Christ's College and Wanganui Collegiate School held on the Avon, Christchurch, 1935

Annual matches between the Christchurch and Otago golf clubs for the Hanmer and Campbell-Hosking shields decided last week, 1935

Annual surf competition at Sumner, Christchurch : St. Clair, Dunedin, defeats Sumner in seven-man event, 1935

Athletic sports of Christ's College. Christchurch, held last week, 1935

Attractive costuming at St. Saviour's fair, Christchurch: stall- holders in their picturesque gowns, 1935

Bank managers take part in a 'wheelbarrow derby' in Christchurch: novel event in aid of Queen Carnival funds, 1935

Bunting & Co and Eddie Walsh portrait, 1935

Canterbury College students in festive mood: scenes during the annual capping procession in Christchurch last week, 1935

Canterbury and Westland under snow: incidents and views after last week's heavy fall in the South Island, 1935

Canterbury wedding of wide interest, 1935

Canterbury women's golf championship at the Shirley Links, Christchurch: a group of spectators and players, 1935

Ceremonial military parade to mark the Jubilee in Christchurch: mounted troops' impressive display, 1935

Christchurch Photo Award (VCB) 1935-1936 (PB0701/11), 1935

Competitions at an amusing burlesque race meeting held on the Addington Trotting Grounds. Christchurch, on Saturday, 1935

Concluding functions of the Duke's tour: Royal visitors welcomed at Christchurch last Saturday, 1935

Debutantes presented at the annual ball of the Christchurch High School Old Girls' Association last Thursday, 1935

Demolition of a well-known school in Canterbury's capital city, 1935

Doctors' Day at the Shirley Golf Links, Christchurch: members of the British Medical Association in Canterbury play for the Foster Cup, 1935

Dominion Girl Guide conference in Christchurch : delegates from all parts of the Dominion attend, 1935

Dunmure (right), Valpeen (winner) and Free Air (extreme left) over the second fence of the Kennels Double in the Grand National Steeplechase, 1935

Easter weddings in Christchurch: two well-known New Zealand cricket representatives married, 1935

Efficiency of secondary school cadets tested in the annual contest for the Snow Shield in Christchurch last week, 1935

Expressions at the finish of a race, 1935

Film Negative: Miss Irene Hamilton (twin negative), 1935

Final of the New Zealand Amateur Golf Championship at Shirley, Christchurch: success of J. P. Hornabrook, of Masterton, 1935

Finish of the Islington Handicap, won by Korero, 1935

First relay race across Banks Peninsula, Canterbury: field of 120 runners competes in interesting event, 1935

From left: C. C. Clements (Russley), T. F. Healey, A. E. Guy (Tapuata) and B. M. Silk (Hutt), 1935

Further pictures taken after the heavy snowfall in the Canterbury Province last week, 1935

Further snapshots at the New Zealand Golf Championship tournament at the Shirley Links. Christchurch on Saturday, 1935

Governor General's first visit to the South Island: Lord Galway welcomed at Christchurch last week, 1935

Great public interest in the Queen Carnival at present being held in Christchurch to raise funds for the relief of distress, 1935

Group portrait in the Napier Soundshell, 1935

Group portraits of family and work colleagues, and a new house, 1935

Happy bridal group at Christchurch, 1935

Heather Campbell (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball), 1935

Holiday time in the South Island: greeting the New Year in typical fashion at New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, 1935

Hospital corner and hockey grounds (PB0803/15), 1935

Illuminated in honour of the King's Jubilee: some New Zealand buildings as they appeared at night, 1935

Impressive tributes paid at the funeral of Nurse Maude, founder of the District Nursing Service in Christchurch, 1935

In the Hooker Valley, Mount Cook region, Southern Alps: a striking New Zealand landscape, 1935

Interest in wedding at Christchurch last week, 1935

Interesting wedding at St Mary's Church, Merivale, Christchurch last week, 1935

Joan Nicoll (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball), 1935

Jolly Beggar, winner of the Grand National Hurdles, 1935

Katherine Todhunter (Christchurch Hunt Ball), 1935

Lady Bledisloe's keen interest in child welfare: photographs which recall Her Excellency's many visits to New Zealand hospitals, 1935

Lorna Mann (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball), 1935

Macefield family sitting on grass at Marlborough Street, 1935

Macefield family with the Hodgkinsons on a vintage car, 1935

Make-up (left) and Umtali dead-heating in the Beaufort Steeplechase, 1935

Miss J. Orbell on the champion hunter Gambler, 1935

Miss M. Todhunter and Mrs. D. Dobson, 1935

Modern 'cliff-dwellers' at a Canterbury seaside resort, 1935

Modern method of soil tillage in Canterbury province: demonstration of the working of a gyro tiller, 1935

Mr. D. G. Sullivan, M.P. (Christchurch), 1935

Mr. H. T. Armstrong, (Labour), Christchurch East, 1935

Mr. S.G. Holland (National), Christchurch North, 1935

Mr. T. Milliken, Government candidate, Christchurch South, 1935

Mrs. R. Dunster and Miss M. Baxter, 1935

Mystery hike organised by the Railway Department proves popular with Christchurch and South Canterbury trampers, 1935

Nelson College old girls' reunion function in Christchurch, 1935

New Brighton Bowling Club clubhouse and members, 1935

New Brighton kindergarten building, 1935

New Brighton kindergarten building opening, 1935

New Brighton kindergarten building opening reverse, 1935

New Brighton kindergarten building reverse, 1935

New Zealand Master Carriers' and Customhouse Agents' Federation group portrait, 1935

New Zealand commemorates the 20th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli with Anzac Day services in remembrance of all her soldiers who fell in the Great War, 1935

New Zealand secondary schools' ski championships: girls' events decided on the slopes at Ball Hut, Mount Cook, 1935

New Zealanders presented to Her Majesty at Buckingham Palace, 1935

New clock tower at New Brighton, Christchurch, 1935

Novel Christchurch wedding: bandsman and bride married on the foreshore at a popular suburban beach, 1935

Novel events decided at Addington to raise funds for one of the queens at the Christchurch Queen Carnival, 1935

Old and new substations on Linwood Avenue, 1935

One of New Zealand's oldest and best-known colleges, 1935

One of the show places of Christchurch: attractive new lay-out for the rose beds in the botanical gardens, 1935

Opening of the New Brighton kindergarten building, 1935

Otago's first successful challenge for the Ranfurly Shield: Canterbury's rugby representatives defeated by 15 points to 6, 1935

Outstanding feats of French swimmers who have been touring the Dominion: brilliant exhibitions by champion diver, 1935

Parade of 'Old Contemptibles' in Christchurch, 1935

Parade of competitors at the recent technical college annual athletic sports meeting in Christchurch, 1935

Patricia Davison (Christchurch Hunt Ball), 1935

Phenomenal fall of snow causes damage over a wide area in South Island districts at the beginning of the week, 1935

Picturesque attraction during Christchurch Carnival week: the League of Nations fair held in the grounds of Bishopscourt, 1935

Play in progress on the Shirley Links at Christchurch during the annual matches between the Christchurch and Otago golf clubs, 1935

Popularity of community singing in the Canterbury capital, 1935

Proposed overbridge at Colombo Street, 1935

Ray, Connie, Ken, and Pat Macefield in Riccarton, 1935

Roadside sentinels on a South Island highway, 1935

Ruth Nicoll (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball), 1935

Sanatorium - Bowen Vally - 1935 (PB0805/11), 1935

Shipping and insurance managers compete in a 'sulkython derby' in aid of their queen at the Christchurch Queen Carnival, 1935

Some of those who were present on the various days of the Christchurch Racing and Trotting carnivals: snapshots on grandstand and lawn, 1935

Spectators in front of the clubhouse on the Shirley Links watching play on the 18th green. S. H. Gibbs (Nelson), has sunk his putt, 1935

Spectators leaving for luncheon on the opening day, 1935

Spring Morning, The Avon, Christchurch, 1935

Springtime in the capital city of Canterbury, 1935

St Faith's Anglican Church parish picnic, 1935

Successful conclusion of Christchurch Queen Carnival in aid of funds for the relief of distress: spectacular coronation ceremony, 1935

Successful school carnival at Christchurch: crowning of the Queen at Sumner, 1935

Suggested Vice-Regal residence in Christchurch, 1935

Table made from forty-six thousand matches, 1935

The 25th anniversary of King George's accession to the throne loyally and enthusiastically celebrated throughout Dominion, 1935

The King and Queen in New Zealand: interesting old photographs which recall the royal visit of 1901, 1935

The crowd in front of the new totalisator, 1935

Tightrope walker in Thorpe's paddock, 1935

Trinity Congregational Church, Christchurch, celebrates its Diamond Jubilee last Saturday and Sunday, 1935

Trooper Page's team in the Lloyd Lindsay event, 1935

Views in the picturesque capital city of Canterbury: on the banks of the Avon and a popular residential suburb, 1935

Viscount and Viscountess Galway arriving, 1935

Viscountess Galway (right) and Mrs. A. S. Elworthy, 1935

Weekend bivouac at the Addington Showgrounds for technical units of the territorial forces at Christchurch, 1935

Wellington and Christchurch families united: interesting wedding in the Canterbury capital last week, 1935

When autumn comes to the Canterbury capital: falling leaves carpet the banks of the beautiful River Avon, in the heart of Christchurch, 1935

Youthful golfers compete on their own links: play by members of the Islington Village Green Golf Club, near Christchurch, 1935

'Thus came the lovely spring....': daffodils in bloom present a vista of beauty in Hagley Park, Christchurch, 1936

'Whitcombe's Story Books' shop display, 1936

A cluster of bell hyacinths in the Millbrook Reserve, 1936

A refreshing sight for travellers on the Nelson-Christchurch highway: A charming waterfall in the Teal River, as seen from Whangamoa Bridge, 1936

A tussle in the Auckland-Wellington game, 1936

A view of the clubhouse and practice putting green at Russley Golf Club, Christchurch, 1936

A wintry effect at the Edmonds Band Rotunda beside the River Avon, 1936

An unusual sight in Fitzgerald Avenue: A snow plough clearing the road, 1936

Annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand: Gathering in Christchurch Last Week, 1936

Another snapshot in Christchurch - Waltham Road under water, 1936

Arrival of the Vice-Regal party with Mr. A. S. Elworthy, 1936

Autumn views at Canterbury University College, Christchurch, 1936

Boys take advantage of the occasion to build a snowman in Cambridge Terrace, 1936

Burglar runs off at Cutts' brush fence when in the lead with Royston (jumping) in the Hunt Cup on the second day, 1936

C. J. Ward (club champion) and C. A. Rattray, 1936

Candidates for the winter cup parading in the birdcage, 1936

Canterbury and Otago teams compete in the Kennett Cup steeplechase at Christchurch last Saturday, 1936

Canterbury farmer completes a solo flight from England to New Zealand: pictures of Mr. Ernle Clark's arrival, 1936

Captain K. G. Walker, A. L. Macfarlane, A. T. Donnelly, Dr. M. G. Louisson, 1936

Celebrations and reunion of old pupils to mark the diamond jubilee of the Sumner District High School, Christchurch, 1936

Children standing in front of a brick wall at Waimairi School, 1936

Christchurch University students make merry as capping day comes round again, 1936

Court room scene during show at St James Theatre, 1936

Cretonne is cool in Summer and gay in Winter, 1936

Distinguished visitors welcomed at Christchurch, 1936

Dog performing at St James Theatre, 1936

Easing transport difficulties: clearing the snow from tramway points on Saturday morning, 1936

Emissary winner of the Paparua Handicap, 1936

F. C. Fairclough, J. R. Crawshaw, H. A. Penn (secretary), P. Wynn-Williams, R. A. Bagshaw, 1936

Family portraits of Walsh family and a family home, 1936

Features of the Second and Final Days of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Carnival at Addington, Christchurch, 1936

Film Negative: West Christchurch High School Hockey Team, 1936

Film Negative: West Christchurch High School Prefects, 1936

Film Negative: West Christchurch High School prefects 1936, 1936

First reunion of Christchurch hospital nurses: interesting gatherings held, 1936

Flooding in the Little River district, near Christchurch, causes anxiety to residents: inundation of countryside, 1936

Flower beds and palms near the museum, 1936

Flowering trees at their best in the botanical gardens, 1936

Framed in blossoms: Cunningham House, botanical gardens, 1936

From left: M. H. Godby, Sir Cyril Ward (captain), W. Harman, 1936

Golden jubilee of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd at Mount Magdala, Halswell, near Christchurch, 1936

Grand National racing carnival opened in Christchurch on Saturday: De Soto wins chief event at Addington trots, 1936

Hagley Park on a Saturday afternoon: a general view of basketball matches in progress at the Christchurch sports ground, 1936

Holiday racing at Christchurch: snapshots at Riccarton last week, 1936

Homes and gardens in springtime dress by the Wairarapa stream, 1936

Improvements of Christchurch's air headquarters: new accommodation buildings nearing completion at Wigram aerodrome, 1936

Interesting Christchurch wedding: All Black captain as best man, 1936

Jolly Beggar winning the Grand National Hurdles from Clarion Call and Streamline, 1936

Lady Clark-Hall, Mrs. W. Gordon Rich and Mr. H. Etney, 1936

Lady Galway after starting the field in the Avon Handicap. All the horses went away correctly. With Her Excellency is Mr. A. J. Hastings, the starter, 1936

Large gathering of South Island farmers at the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual ram fair, 1936

Looking NE over Avondale Golf Course (1936). In... (PB0904/4), 1936

Looking across to the crowded main grandstand at the start of the Jumpers: flat handicap, 1936

Making merry at the Plunket Society dance in Christchurch last Friday, 1936

Members awaiting their turn at the first tee, 1936

Messrs. F. Tyson, S. Howarth, E. Milnes, Mrs. S. Howarth, Mrs. E. Milnes, 1936

Ministerial party inspects work on scenic highway over the Port Hills, Christchurch, 1936

Ministers at Christchurch racing carnival, 1936

Miss Armstrong and Mrs. H. D. Muir, 1936

Mr. A Syme (owner), R. Beale (jockey) and D. O'Connor (trainer), 1936

Mr. F. E. R. Merritt and Miss M. Brewer, 1936

Mr. J. H. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. H. Sinclair-Thomson, 1936

Mr. J. H. Grigg, Mrs. J. S. Barker, Mrs. Grigg and Miss Margaret Williams, 1936

Mr. J. M. Rooney and L. A. Maidens, owner and trainer driver respectively of the surprise winner Marie Celeste, 1936

Mr. Oakleigh Greenwood and Miss Barbara Greenwood, 1936

Mr. R. W. A. Lewis With the Duke of Gloucester Cup won by his horse Shy, and Mr. G. James, who rode Shy, 1936

Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd-Clark and party, 1936

Mrs. Foster, Miss P. Foster, Dr. S. Foster, Miss J. Foster, Miss E. D. Robinson, 1936

Mrs. J. D. Cairney and Mrs. W. J. McKenzie, 1936

Mrs. T. Stevenson presenting Miss Jennifer Grigg with the Nydfa Perpetual Challenge Cup, and Mr. A. N. Grigg, 1936

N. D. F. Campbell, H. Hudson, Commander E. G. Rhodes, C. Teschemaker, 1936

New Roman Catholic hospital opened in Dunedin, 1936

New Zealand's famous garden factory, 1936

New Zealand’s Royal show held at Christchurch, 1936

O. Anderson, J. W. Logan, W. M. Ross, 1936

Officials at the tournament and a view of St. Albans green, the headquarters for the championships, 1936

Old boys of Waitaki School compete at golf, 1936

Opening of Pleasant Point Yacht Club, 1936

Pat Reno and his performing animals outside St James Theatre, 1936

Pat Reno outside St James Theatre with his performing animals, 1936

Pat Reno with three performing dogs and a cat, 1936

People's Day at the Royal Show at Addington, Christchurch, 1936

Performing animals outside St James Theatre with Pat Reno, 1936

Performing animals with Pat Reno outside St James Theatre, 1936

Performing dog skipping outside St James Theatre, 1936

Phillipstown School winners of C Grade basketball, 1936

Players waiting for their matches to start, 1936

Polo gymkhana at Christchurch attracts large attendances: among the spectators at the recent tournament, 1936

Portraits and scenes around Christchurch, 1936

Practical Military Manoeuvres at Christchurch: New Motor-Cycle Platoon Takes Part, 1936

Primroses in the Millbrook Reserve, Christchurch, 1936

Racegoers at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Grand National meeting., 1936

Recent Canterbury weddings: ceremonies at Christchurch and Ashburton, 1936

Rinks championship at the New Zealand bowling tournament: play in progress at Christchurch, 1936

Royal Limond's easy victory in the Grand National steeplechase, 1936

S. Beer (Napier), who with Bryan reached post-sectional play in the pairs, 1936

Scene during a vaudeville and revue show at St James Theatre, 1936

Schoolboy athletes in Christchurch: annual sports at Christ's College, 1936

Schoolchildren wading through the flood water which covered Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, 1936

Secondary school rugby at Timaru: home team easily defeats Christchurch side, 1936

Secondary school rugby in Christchurch: High School defeats Christs College in annual match, 1936

Sketching in the botanical gardens, 1936

Skipping dog outside St James Theatre, 1936

Snow sports excursion from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass, 1936

Southland girls enjoy their oranges, 1936

Spring blossoms overhanging the waters of the Avon, 1936

Stanley McKay’s Gaieties Vaudeville and Revue Company cast, 1936

Successful riders in annual southern road race, 1936

Summer Beach proves a great attraction over the holidays: a typical scene on the popular Christchurch beach, 1936

T. Clarkson, L. Hill, D. M. Stewart, E. Watkins, 1936

T. Ferguson (Balmacewan), partnered by Hindle, also in post-sectional play in the pairs, 1936

The King Edward Handicap at the New Zealand Trotting Club's meeting at Addington Raceway, Christchurch, 1936

The Marquess of Hartington, Sir William Perry, Mr. L. J. Wild, and the Governor General, Viscount Galway, 1936

The National Handicap at the New Zealand Trotting Club's meeting at Addington Raceway, Christchurch, 1936

The New Zealand Trotting Club's meeting at Addington Raceway, Christchurch, 1936

The city under snow: a general view of Cathedral Square at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning, 1936

The comprehensive display of farming machinery, showing some of the modern types of motor-driven, 1936

The curator's house in the botanical gardens, 1936

The finish of a race at the New Zealand Trotting Club's meeting at Addington Raceway, Christchurch, 1936

The new 15th green, 'the far south', 1936

The new champion: Miss E. White-Parsons (Christchurch) and her caddie, 1936

The thrills of the surf: holiday-makers revel in the ideal conditions at Christchurch beaches, 1936

The wedding of Miss Natalie Hampton to Mr. V. Wilson at Christchurch, 1936

The winter hunting season commences in Canterbury: opening meet of the Christchurch hunt, 1936

Traffic moving through the flood water in Colombo Street North, one of the main city thoroughfares in Christchurch, 1936

Transport and traffic disorganised by flood damage: a bad washout on the main north road at Woodend, 18 miles from Christchurch, 1936

Twenty-first anniversary of Anzac marked by impressive ceremonies in the south: pictures from Dunedin and Christchurch, 1936

Two interesting weddings at St. Mary's Merivale, Christchurch, last Wednesday, 1936

Two recent weddings of wide interest in Christchurch and Wellington, 1936

Two recent weddings of wide interest in Dunedin and Christchurch, 1936

Two well-known All Black rugby football representatives married last week: weddings in Christchurch and Napier, 1936

Typically Christchurch: looking over a bed of daffodils on the bank of the River Avon, Hagley Park, 1936

W. Bremner (West End, Auckland), one of the nine to contest the singles, 1936

W. Carswell (Taieri), who won the singles titles in 1924 and 1934, 1936

Wedding of Dunedin and Christchurch interest, 1936

When autumn comes to Christchurch: some attractive seasonal views which illustrate the typical beauty of the Canterbury capital in the last days before winter, 1936

Wives of visiting bowlers at the dominion tournament enjoy a day's play at the Linwood green, Christchurch, 1936

'New Zealand Illustrated' Christmas annual window display, 1937

A family of cocker spaniel puppies: a snapshot from Christchurch, 1937

A flowering cherry tree in the Botanical Gardens, 1937

A group of pupils at the Pegasus School, 1937

A pretty glimpse by the Worcester Street bridge, 1937

A view from the house at Otahuna, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes' property near Christchurch, famous for its daffodils, 1937

A well-patronised Christchurch resort: a view of the popular Sumner Beach, 1937

Aerial view, showing site of new office building, 1937

Alice Todd with Venis and Merle Olin, 1937

An aerial view at showing the new hangars, 1937

Annual award made to best all- round nurse at the Christchurch Public Hospital: presentation ceremony last week, 1937

Annual conference of the New Zealand Society of Civil Engineers: over 150 delegates gather at Christchurch, 1937

Another flowering cherry in Riccarton Avenue, 1937

Another group of spectators during play, 1937

Another snapshot of play in the final between Cambridge A and Christchurch A, 1937

Archbishop Julius celebrates his 90th birthday, 1937

Armagh Street entrance to demolition site, 1937

At the Rangi-ruru Girls' School, Christchurch, 1937

Beautiful home of a Christchurch naturalist: an aerial view of Mr. Edgar Stead's property, 1937

Beautiful new war memorial at Christchurch unveiled and dedicated: gathering in the Cathedral grounds, 1937

Beautiful setting for Christchurch Anglican Synod garden party, 1937

Canterbury College graduates of the year: group of those upon whom degrees were conferred last week, 1937

Canterbury College students have fun and amuse a large crowd: annual Capping Day procession in Christchurch, 1937

Canterbury Jockey Club's autumn meeting opens in fine weather: snapshots on the first day at Riccarton, 1937

Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry in camp at Christchurch: preparations for presentation of guidon, 1937

Champion Clydesdale at Christchurch, 1937

Champion swimmer and North Canterbury bride: Mr. L. J. Moorhouse and Miss Peg Blunden married in Christchurch, 1937

Christchurch airport (1937) (PB0905/18), 1937

Christchurch airport (1937) (PB0905/9), 1937

Christchurch pilot seriously hurt in landing mishap at Hokitika air pageant, 1937

Christchurch track carnival: pictures on the second day of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's meeting at Addington, 1937

Christchurch's carnival procession moving between lines of spectators in Cathedral Square, 1937

Christchurch's great army of cyclists, 1937

Clergy and lay members from all parts of the Dominion at the recent Anglican Church synod at Hamilton, 1937

Colourful procession a feature of the Coronation Day celebrations in Christchurch, 1937

Consecration of Roman Catholic church at Darfield, near Christchurch: new building replaces one destroyed by fire, 1937

Cricket at Geraldine: public schools old boys versus Christ's College old boys, 1937

Cross-country runners taking part in the Kennett Cup race at Christchurch, one of the big events of the harrier year, 1937

Demolition of MED building upper floor, 1937

Demolition of parapet of the former Municipal Electricity Department building, 1937

Demolition of the former Municipal Electricity Department building, 1937

Demolition of the former Municipal Electricity Department building roof, 1937

Demolition of water tank, Municipal Electricity Department Armagh Street yard, 1937

Details of MED building foundations, 1937

Doctor at golf: annual tournament of members of the medical profession in Christchurch, 1937

Eliminating a level crossing near Christchurch: new over-bridge nearly completed at Styx, 1937

Excavation at MED construction site, 1937

Fancy dress merrymakers at Christchurch's Plunket ball, 1937

Film Negative: CBHS cadet corps (copy), 1937

Film Negative: West Christchurch High School Prefects 1937, 1937

First photographs to be taken in the Upper Wataroa Valley, South Westland: expedition by Christchurch trampers, 1937

Five records broken in inter-secondary school sports at Christchurch: keen competition produces high standard, 1937

Flat-dwellers' homes in Christchurch: an attractive new block near the heart of the city, 1937

Flying over Christchurch: a recent view as the air-liner Korimako passed above the city on her northern flight, 1937

Great day for schoolboy athletes in Christchurch: boys and their friends at the annual inter-secondary school sports meeting last Wednesday, 1937

Handsome buildings of the oldest secondary school in the Dominion: two pictures of Christ's College, Christchurch, 1937

Hardy winter athletes carry a message between Christchurch and Akaroa: nearly 200 runners in cross country relay race, 1937

Her Excellency Viscountess Galway visits the Christchurch Karitane Hospital, 1937

Impressive military ceremony at Christchurch: consecration and presentation of new guidon to the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, 1937

Instructors and pupils riding into the schooling paddock at the Pegasus School, 1937

Interior of MED building under demolition, 1937

Lantern Slide: Sunset in Christchurch, 1937

Large crowds attend on all four days of the meeting: this picture was taken before one of the races on Monday, 1937

Last tributes to a leading Christchurch citizen and pioneer: funeral of the late Sir George Harper, 1937

Lawyers at golf: annual tournament at Christchurch, 1937

Laying of the foundation stone reverse, 1937

Laying the foundation stone ceremony, 1937

Lifeboat goes to the aid of stranded fishing trawler: excitement at Sumner, Christchurch, 1937

Making merry at a Christchurch fancy dress dance, 1937

Messrs. A. S. Elworthy, J. G. MacDonald, E. W. Reeves, D. J. F. Kennedy, H. Griffiths and Dr. Fox, 1937

Miss Helen Buchanan (Christchurch) and Miss Betty Rutherford (North Canterbury), 1937

Mr. G. Sanders and Miss Janet Studholme, 1937

Mr. J. Gresson, Mr. T. A. Gresson, Miss H. Coleman and Miss B. Gresson, 1937

Mr. Semple makes a typical gesture, 1937

Mrs. Alexander D. Houston, of Christchurch, whose gown of olive green lace had a matching train lined with crepe de chine, 1937

Mrs. Ernest Cooke, Mrs. E. B. Newton, Miss M. Newton and Miss Janet Cooke, 1937

Municipal Electricity Department main office, 1937

Municipal Electricity Department main stairway during demolition, 1937

Municipal conference group portrait, 1937

Municipal conference group portrait reverse, 1937

Nativity play presented in Christchurch Cathedral, 1937

New Zealand Highland pipe bands' contest: results of tests at Timaru, 1937

New Zealand Master Carriers and Customhouse Agents' Federation 13th annual conference, 1937

New Zealand's largest air defence unit and headquarters for the training of military pilots: Wigram Aerodrome, Christchurch, 1937

New guidon presented to Canterbury Cavalry Regiment, 1937

New homes in Christchurch: varying trends in building design highlighted in photographs from the Canterbury capital, 1937

New locomotive for South Island service, 1937

New totalisator in operation at the New Zealand metropolitan trotting club's cup meeting at Addington, Christchurch, last week, 1937

On the ball in the Cambridge A - Christchurch A match, 1937

On the road to the Addington market: cattle near Culverden, north Canterbury, 1937

One of the show places of Christchurch: the beautiful rose section of the Botanical Gardens, 1937

Phillipstown School Heavyweight football team, 1937

Phillipstown School winners of Heavyweight seven-a-side, 1937

Photograph: At the Head of the Lake, 1937

Photograph: Fish Ladder Waitaki Dam, 1937

Photograph: Looking Down the Valley from the Tunnel, 1937

Photograph: Looking Out from Inside the Tunnel, 1937

Photograph: On the Road to the Tunnel, 1937

Photograph: One of the Better Parts at Monkey's Flat, 1937

Photograph: Outside a Roadman's Hut, 1937

Photograph: Outside the Tunnel Mouth, 1937

Photograph: The Condensors at Waitaki, 1937

Photograph: The School House Lake Te Anau, 1937

Pilot and Plane (1937) (PB0904/13), 1937

Pilot and Plane (1937) (PB0904/14), 1937

Play in the final of the Junior Cup between Cambridge B, the winners, and Christchurch B, 1937

Pleasant Point Yacht Club prize-giving, 1937

Presentation to Christchurch Hospital nurse, 1937

Reflections in the Avon at Christchurch, 1937

Rodney school riders returning from a Sunday outing in the country, 1937

Romola Rowe, dux of Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch and G. G. Burness, dux of St. Andrew's College, Christchurch, 1937

Rooftop of MED building under demolition, 1937

Rooftops and demolition of MED building, 1937

Rubble at MED building demolition site, 1937

Saddle adjustments before a lesson, 1937

Sailing in Lyttelton and Redcliffs, 1937

School rugby in Christchurch: pictures at the match between Christ's College and Christchurch Boys' High School, 1937

Secondary school athletics in Christchurch: pictures at the Christ's College sports on Saturday, 1937

Seventy-fifth Canterbury show: popular fixture in brilliant weather brings thousands of visitors to Christchurch, 1937

South Africa evens the Test match results with a great victory over the All Blacks, 1937

Springboks vanquish Canterbury and break the province's 50-year record of successes against visiting overseas teams, 1937

Sticks aloft in the Savile Cup final, 1937

Student athletes from the four New Zealand University Colleges assembled in Christchurch for the annual Easter tournament, 1937

Summer boating season opened on Christchurch's River Avon, 1937

Tender document from William Trethewey, 1937

Texaco Matipo St power pylons 1937 (PB0611/166), 1937

The Deans Scholarship Medal being presented to M. D. Fountain by Mr. C. T. Aschman at the Christchurch Boys' High School prize-giving, 1937

The hunting season under way in Canterbury: photographs at the opening meet of the Christchurch hunt, 1937

The start of the final Sanders Cup race at Lyttelton, 1937

The wedding of the week in Christchurch, 1937

Train derailment near Greymouth: mishap at Brunnerton to goods train from Christchurch, 1937

Trench at MED building construction site, 1937

Trotting carnival opens at Christchurch: large attendance at Addington to see the running of the New Zealand trotting cup, 1937

Trucks and workers at MED demolition site, 1937

Two sisters married at Christchurch, 1937

Vessel aground on the coast near Christchurch, 1937

Views of Coronation Procession May 1937, 1937

Walsh family vehicles, boat aground at Sumner and holiday at Wainui, 1937

Warm welcome for the Prime Minister on his first official visit to Christchurch: functions in Mr. Savage's honour, 1937

Waterfront calm: late afternoon reflections and a medley of craft in a study at Lyttelton, 1937

Week-end outing on horseback: Christchurch riding party's enjoyable trip, 1937

Welsh party in Christchurch Coronation pageant, 1937

Wharenui School Standard 1 class photo, 1937

Wood stave tank and electric truck, 1937

Workers and trucks on MED demolition site, 1937

Workers at the demolition of MED building, 1937

Yachts from five provinces compete for the Sanders Cup: Wellington boat Lavina wins at Lyttelton, 1937

60th Anniversary celebrations of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hokitika, 1938

A general view as lawn patrons left the stands at the luncheon interval, 1938

A glimpse of the long years of work of Archbishop Julius in Christchurch, 1938

A lorry fording the Jacobs River, South Westland, with a load of fat lambs from a nearby station, 1938

A popular holiday gathering: faces in the large crowd at the children's community sing in Christchurch on Tuesday last week, 1938

A retriever dog leaping through a hoop at Riccarton, 1938

A section of the large crowd on the grandstand at Addington, 1938

A show place of Canterbury: beautiful gardens at the home of Sir R. Heaton Rhodes open for public inspection, 1938

A woman standing on the bank of the Arawata River, snow-covered Mount Gate and Mount Ark in the background, 1938

A woman standing on the banks of the Arawata River, 1938

Aldershot, winner of the New Zealand Derby at Addington, 1938

Andersons Lichfield St to Arts Centre (PB0611/168), 1938

Annual South Island amateur golf tournament, 1938

Annual steeplechase at a South Island secondary school: cross-country event of the Christchurch Boys' High School, 1938

Arctic King winning the great Autumn Handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Club's horse races at Riccarton, 1938

Armagh Street entrance to demolition site, 1938

Arthur David "Bomber" Mills, Keith Thwaites and "Wiley" Wilson, 1938

Athletes competing in events and spectators at the annual sports day at Nelson College, 1938

Autumn in Christchurch: Bealey Avenue and Cambridge Terrace, 1938

Ben Masefield of Christ's College receives the Robert William Friar Memorial Prize, 1938

Bill and Lyle on a branch (PB0611/163), 1938

Bishop Fitchett bowls for Otago Boys' High School Old Boys, 1938

Botanic Gardens - Dalgetys (1938) (PB0909/17), 1938

Cadet corps of Christ's College rehearse for the Christchurch parade in honour of the King's birthday, 1938

Canterbury College war memorial window installed, 1938

Canterbury's severe winter: a view of the snow-covered Torlesse range from Springfield, 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/1), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/14), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/2), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/3), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/4), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/5), 1938

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (c1938) (PB0905/6), 1938

Christ's College annual athletic sports: competitors and spectators at Christchurch last Saturday, 1938

Christchurch Botanic gardens (PB0501/5), 1938

Christchurch Girls' High School end of year prize-giving, 1938

Christchurch School Queen Carnival concluded: colourful Coronation ceremony, 1938

Christchurch centre to Port Hills (good) (PB0610/86), 1938

Christchurch scouts preparing for Australian Scout Jamboree in Sydney, 1938

Christchurch, beautiful South Island city, where New Zealand cup week commences next Saturday, 1938

Clarion Call comfortably ahead at the last fence in the steeples from Bryce Street (second) and Valpeen (third), 1938

Club Planes and rooms at Wigram (PB0611/160), 1938

Club planes at rest - Wigram (PB0611/159), 1938

College buildings overlooking park and river, 1938

College rugby in Christchurch: annual Boy's High School - Christ's College match played last week, 1938

Colombo North Avon to Port Hills (PB0610/85), 1938

Column and girders on MED building, 1938

Commemorative dinner celebrating the twenty-first anniversary of St. Andrew's College, Christchurch, 1938

Concrete floor reinforcing in MED building, 1938

Construction of floor levels in MED building, 1938

Construction of the Municipal Electricity Department building, 1938

Corner view of MED building construction, 1938

Crane and girders of new MED building, 1938

Defaulter winning the Challenge Stakes at the Canterbury Jockey Club's horse races at Riccarton, 1938

Defaulter winning the New Zealand Derby from Beaupartir at Riccarton, 1938

Delegates attending the Dominion Conference of Rotary Clubs held in Christchurch, 1938

Delegates to the National Rotary Conference in Christchurch entertained by Mr. J. R. McKenzie at a private trotting meeting, 1938

Demonstration room in MED building, 1938

Demonstration room seating in MED building, 1938

Disastrous fire sweeps radio station, theatre and store at Colombo Street and Gloucester Street, Christchurch, 1938

Dominion Championships held at Lancaster Park in Christchurch, 1938

Edith and Renee Gibbons, Cathedral Square, 1938, 1938

Educational and recreational facilities side by side: amenities of Christchurch seen from the air, 1938

End-of-the-year function at Avonside Girls' High School, Christchurch, 1938

Expert craftsmanship employed in architectural masterpiece at Christchurch: beauty of the sign of the Takahe, 1938

First jump in the Grand National Steeplechase: Erination and Royal Banquet (no. 8) lead, with the winner, Clarion Call, on the left, 1938

First snow train of the season runs from Christchurch: arrival of excursionists at Arthur's Pass, 1938

Floor of MED building under construction, 1938

Foundations of former MED building, 1938

Foundations of former MED building wall, 1938

Frames and girders of MED building, 1938

Girder with reinforcing for concrete floor, 1938

Girders and column on MED building, 1938

Girders and partially demolished building, 1938

Girders at construction site of MED building, 1938

Girders, posts, and concrete reinforcing, 1938

Girls at the Sunlight League's camp at Pigeon Bay, near Lyttelton Heads, 1938

Golfers at the Shirley Golf Course for the annual match between the Christchurch and Wellington Golf Clubs, 1938

Governor General visits Christchurch Boys' high school, 1938

Grand National racegoers at Riccarton: three grandstand snapshots at the Canterbury Jockey Club's meeting, 1938

Great Roman Catholic festival: Feast of Christ the King celebrated in Christchurch in the presence of thousands of people, 1938

Great finish in the Ollivier Handicap. Plutus (rails) won and paid over two-thirds of a century at Addington, 1938

Guns go into action: field artillery exercises near Christchurch, 1938

Head-on collision when a night freight train from the West Coast crashed into a stationary train from Christchurch at Aylesbury, 1938

Heating equipment for MED building, 1938

Heavy deluge in Christchurch causes flooding in city and serious damage to some shops, 1938

Highland dancing championships at the Rotorua Winter Show, 1938

Ilam house - homestead (c1938) (PB0905/7), 1938

Insurance company managers gathered together at the Shirley links, Christchurch, 1938

Inter-Dominion championship meeting of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington Racecourse, 1938

Inter-collegiate rugby tournament commences at Christchurch: four schools take part in annual fixture, 1938

Interesting days' outing for Canterbury trampers. Railway Department's successful mystery excursion, 1938

Jumping in threes at the first fence in the Grand National hurdles, 1938

Lantern Slide: Bulbs in Botanical Gardens, 1938

Lantern Slide: Christchurch Botanical Gardens, 1938

Late winter in Christchurch: leafless trees above the smooth waters of the River Avon, 1938

Laurie Hay receives the Margaret Harris Memorial Prize at Christchurch Girls' High School, 1938

Lawn Derby established a grass track trotting record at New Brighton, Christchurch, 1938

Laying of the Municipal Electricity Department building foundation stone, 1938

Laying the foundation-stone of the new Courts of Justice in Christchurch, 1938

Leading members of the legal profession meet at Christchurch, 1938

Lincoln College (c1938) (PB0905/8), 1938

Looking north through remains of MED building, 1938

Looking up Gebbies Valley in the centre, McQuee... (PB0611/164), 1938

Lord Galway congratulates Mr. Grace, Clarion Call's owner, 1938

Lyttelton harbour and Archilles (PB0610/79), 1938

MED building construction seen from Armagh Street, 1938

MED building surrounded by scaffolding, 1938

MED building upper floor under construction, 1938

Managers house - Halswell Quarry (PB0610/81), 1938

Manchester North Avon and Cathedral Square (PB0610/84), 1938

Manchester Street seen through girders, 1938

Members of the School of Health and Beauty Movement, based in Auckland, 1938

Memorial to former Members of Parliaments, 1938

Miss April Hargreaves, of Christchurch, 1938

Miss K. Todhunter, Miss Ann Chapman, Miss Una McCracken, Mrs. J. D. Carl, 1938

Miss Kathleen Rutherford, Mrs. H. Turnbull, Miss Pauline Turnbull, 1938

Miss P. Helean (Hastings), and Miss V. Fleming (Christchurch), 1938

Miss Patricia Ritchie, Miss Annette Orbell, Mrs. K. Hargreaves, 1938

Miss V. Riddiford, Miss M. Donaldson, Miss P. Riddiford at Addington, 1938

Misses B. Lawrence, N. Gould, M. Maling at Riccarton, 1938

Misses N. and M. Gardiner at Riccarton, 1938

Morello wins the New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington, 1938

Motorcycle racers and spectators at the Motor-cycle Beach Championships, New Brighton, Christchurch, 1938

Mr Oliver Nicholson, President of the Auckland Racing Club and Mr A.T. Donnelly from Christchurch, 1938

Mr. A. J. Lawrence and M. C. Mctigue, owner and driver of Morello at Addington, 1938

Mr. A. S. Elworthy (president), Mrs. H. D. Greenwood, Mrs. Elworthy, Mr. H. D. Greenwood (owner of defaulter) at Riccarton, 1938

Mr. Gladstone Ward, National, Christchurch South, 1938

Mr. K. I. Armour, National, Christchurch East, 1938

Mr. R. M. Macfarlane, Labour, Christchurch North, 1938

Mr. R. M. Macfarlane, Mayor of Christchurch, 1938

Mr. Thomas H. Rutherford and his wife Mrs Agnes Rutherford after their marriage at St, Luke's Church in Christchurch, 1938

Mrs Adelaide Ell cutting the ribbon during the opening ceremony of the Summit Road over the Port Hills at Christchurch, 1938

Mrs. E. Edridge, Mrs. F. Clark, Mrs. J. Boyd-Clark at Riccarton, 1938

Mrs. J. Matson and Mrs. J. Lawrence at Riccarton, 1938

Mrs. L. Cooke and Mrs. T. F. M. Gibson at Riccarton, 1938

Mrs. Tyndall Harman and Mrs. Gladstone Ward at Riccarton, 1938

N.B. Newton competing in the Motor-cycle Beach Championships at New Brighton, Christchurch, 1938

New Bishop of Waiapu consecrated by the Primate of New Zealand, 1938

New Brighton Band in ANZAC Day parade, 1938

New Zealand Holly floral arrangement, 1938

New Zealand Law Society's annual conference at Christchurch, 1938

New chapel for Nazareth House, Christchurch: foundation-stone blessed by Bishop Brodie, 1938

New memorial doors for Christchurch Cathedral, 1938

Nurse's fancy dress Christmas party at Christchurch Hospital, 1938

Old Boys' Cricket Teams from Christ's College and Otago Boys' High School, 1938

Opening of the Canterbury Jockey Club's spring meeting: New Zealand cup day at Riccarton, 1938

Opening of the New Brighton kindergarten building reverse, 1938

Partial demolition of MED building, 1938

Passing of a notable ecclesiastical figure : death of Archbishop Julius, former Primate of New Zealand, 1938

Peerless, New Zealand Oaks Stakes winner at Riccarton, 1938

Personalities at a Canterbury show: well-known competitors at the successful Kirwee fixture, 1938

Playing in the snow at Richmond Primary School, 1938

Point-to-point steeplechase meeting of the Ashburton branch of the Christchurch Hunt Club, 1938

Polo at Christchurch: The Stead Cup match between Pareora A and Christchurch A, 1938

Ponty winning the great Easter handicap at the Canterbury Jockey Club's horse races at Riccarton, 1938

Prelude to Grand National meeting: jumpers at the Christchurch Hunt races, 1938

Public works camp on Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, South Island, 1938

R.A. Barrell, Dux of the Christchurch Boys' High School, 1938

Race-goers at the Canterbury Jockey Club's horse races at Riccarton, 1938

Reinforcing for concrete floor in MED building, 1938

Robert Semple speaking at a ceremony, 1938

Scaffolding and worksite hut on Armagh Street, 1938

Scaffolding on MED building under construction, 1938

Sign of the Kiwi - snow 1938 (PB0611/170), 1938

Slazenger tennis racket window display, 1938

Snapshots among the guests at the Jockey Club ball, 1938

Social gathering of Canterbury winter sports enthusiasts: many dancers present at combined clubs' ball in Christchurch, 1938

Soldiers of New Zealand: varied phases of training carried out at the military school, Burnham, Christchurch, 1938

South Island families united: the Parsons–Larnach wedding, 1938

Sport at Addington during Christchurch's racing week: final two days of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's August meeting, 1938

Springtime in Hagley Park, with the Avon River flowing alongside blossoming daffodils., 1938

Start of a carnival week of racing and trotting in Christchurch: Saturday's meeting at Addington, 1938

Students in Auckland satirise Count von Luckner and the New Zealand Railways, 1938

Students in Christchurch take part in their annual parade, 1938

Swimmers in the breakers at Taylor's Mistake, Christchurch, 1938

T. H. Green and Company's bacon factory at Addington destroyed by fire, 1938

Tennis players in the New Zealand Junior Tennis Championships at Wilding Park, Christchurch., 1938

Tennis players participating in the town versus country tournament at Wilding Park, Christchurch, 1938

The Dominion Bowling Tournament held in Dunedin in January 1938, 1938

The Dominion Lawn Bowls Tournament held in Dunedin, 1938

The Honourable Peter Fraser presents a medal to William Gorely for saving a girl from drowning at New Brighton beach, 1938

The National Party campaign: an Auckland Town Hall meeting and two prominent candidates, 1938

The Prime Minister's pre-election tour of the South Island: visit of Mr. Savage to Christchurch and Invercargill last week, 1938

The Winter Cup: Catalogue scoring narrowly from Waitaka (rails) and Alma, with Mittie (left), Great Hope and Paper Slipper next, 1938

The annual ram and ewe fair of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, 1938

The bridal party of Mr. James Herbert Coleman and Mrs Brigit Coleman at Fendalton, 1938

The field passing crowded grandstands and enclosures at the finish of the Paparua Handicap, won comfortably by Rebel Mate from Top Row and Petersham, 1938

The flying-boat Centaurus arrival at Lyttelton, 1938

The investiture of the new Mayors: Mr. Andrew H. Allen for Dunedin and Mr. Robert M. Macfarlane for Christchurch, 1938

The new church at Woodbury, erected by members of the Tripp family, 1938

The newly formed South Island unit, the 3rd Composite Mounted Rifles Regiment in camp near Christchurch, 1938

The power station at Lake Coleridge, with the Southern Alps in the background., 1938

The prize-winners from the Christchurch Ladies' Golf Club, 1938

The surf life-saving teams on New Brighton Beach in Christchurch prior to the start of the New Zealand Championships, 1938

The ten trainee pilots complete their period of training at Wigram, Christchurch, 1938

The winning teams in the New Zealand Surf Life-saving Championships, New Brighton Beach, Christchurch, 1938

Train collision in Dunedin: engine crew's lucky escape, 1938

Trams in Cathedral Square (PB0611/174), 1938

Two large dredges being assembled for gold-mining at Kanieri and Arahua, 1938

Two photos of Tram no. 26, Christchurch, 1938

Upper floor of MED building under construction, 1938

VC Browne on new Hudson motorcycle (PB0611/167), 1938

Vice-regal patronage for Victoria League garden party at Christchurch, 1938

Waipahi winning the Winter Handicap at the Canterbury Park Trotting Club's meeting, 1938

Wall hanging with aerial photograph of Cashmere Sanatorium, 1938

War memorial window at Canterbury College, Christchurch, unveiled with impressive ceremony last week, 1938

Watching the election results in Christchurch: a section of the huge gathering assembled in Cathedral Square, 1938

Watercolour Painting: Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, 1938

Wedding of Dr. Hugh Paterson Donald and Miss Jean Galloway in Edinburgh, 1938

Wedding of Dr. Thomas Christopher Maling to Miss Audrey Wilder Ormond at Waipukurau, 1938

Wedding of Mr. Frank Jull and Miss Ena Fleetwood at Merivale, 1938

Wedding of Mr. John J. Busch and Miss Saidee Manchester, Upper Riccarton, 1938

Wellington defeats Canterbury in final rugby match at Christchurch, 1938

Worcester St Clarendon Hotel Museum (PB0611/175), 1938

Workers laying out reinforcing for floor, 1938

Xavier College Gas Company Bus sheds (PB0611/169), 1938

looking up McQueens Valley (on right) and Gebbi... (PB0611/165), 1938

A market for deerskins: Canterbury hunters operate in the back-country ranges, 1939

A study through the trees at the 18th hole, 1939

A view of the links from the 16th tee, 1939

Aerial view of Municipal Electricity Department building, 1939

Alice Todd with Venis, Merle and Avis Olin, 1939

Another bridal group from Christchurch, 1939

Another popular skater's rendezvous in South Canterbury: Winter holidaymakers on the ice at Mount Harper, 1939

Armagh and Cranmer to Boatsheds (PB0619/127), 1939

Armagh to Teachers College (PB0619/130), 1939

Attendees at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Autumn shade and sunshine: two scenes of beauty in Christchurch as winter approaches, 1939

Avon River - Arch of Remembrance - Christchurch (PB1901/13), 1939

Basketball season opens in Christchurch: parade of players in the city, 1939

Botanic Gardens - Christchurch (PB1901/14), 1939

Bower Ave to North Beach (PB0619/139), 1939

Building the Playland Amusement Park roller coaster, 1939

C. Angas (Canterbury), ranked as the second seeded player, 1939

Canterbury church in its attractive setting, 1939

Canterbury provincial amateur athletic championships at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 1939

Capping day at Christchurch: annual graduation ceremony of Canterbury College held last week, 1939

Cath Grammar to Clarendon Hotel (PB0619/126), 1939

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (PB1901/15), 1939

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (PB1901/3), 1939

Cathedral Square - Christchurch (PB1901/7), 1939

Centennial Queen Carnival Coronation Ceremony programme, 1939

Central Fountain and Observation Tower, 1939

Central Fountain in New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

Central Fountain in the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

Ceremonial King's Birthday parade in Christchurch: naval, army and air force units march through the city, 1939

Ceremony at new Rangitata Bridge marks opening of Christchurch-Dunedin main highway deviation, 1939

Christ's College sports: schoolboy athletes in early-season championships in Christchurch, 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/1), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/2), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/3), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/4), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/5), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/6), 1939

Christchurch Boys High School - Christchurch (PB2401/7), 1939

Christchurch from the Summit Road (PB2001/2), 1939

Christchurch from the Summit Road (PB2001/4), 1939

Christchurch from the Summit Road (PB2001/5), 1939

Christchurch recruits join men from other centres in camp at Burnham, 1939

Close up of a Deco Art Lion statue, 1939

Colombo St to Dyers Pass (c1939) - (E Clarks ho... (PB0905/10), 1939

Commonwealth of Australia building, 1939

Construction of the Municipal Electricity Department building, 1939

Construction of the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

Construction of the Observation Tower, 1939

Crowd at the New Zealand Centiennial Exhibition, 1939

Daffodil Sunday in Christchurch: springtime blooms carpet a woodland area beside the River Avon, 1939

Daffodils in Christchurch and Tai Tapu, 1939

Digging a trench - Christchurch (PB2001/13), 1939

Dr. Symes, Miss Phyllis Hudson, Dr. Jameson and Miss Elizabeth Symes at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

E. A. Roussell (Wellington), who beat I. J. Corich (Canterbury), 1939

East from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

Easter wedding at Fendalton, Christchurch, 1939

Electrical Committee chairman, J.S. Barnett, 1939

First session of New Zealand's 26th Parliament officially opened by the Governor General in Wellington last week, 1939

Fleming Flour mill (c1939) (PB1004/81), 1939

Fun at a popular Christchurch beach: two pictures from New Brighton, 1939

Garden clock - Victoria Square (PB0618/213), 1939

Government building at the centennial exhibition, 1939

Governor General reviews volunteer troops in training at Burnham Camp, Christchurch, 1939

Governors Bay - Teddington (PB0618/211), 1939

Great finish in cross-country event at Christchurch: inches separate first two men in Kennett Cup steeplechase, 1939

Greymouth: two scenes at the railway station as the train carrying local volunteers was leaving for Christchurch, 1939

Grotesque, humorous and fanciful: some of the characterisations seen at the Christchurch Arts ball, 1939

Harley Building to Hallensteins (PB0619/135), 1939

How hundreds of Christchurch girls spend their Saturday afternoons in winter: basketball claims many followers, 1939

In oriental setting: 'East of Suez' is novel theme for this year's Plunket ball in Christchurch, 1939

Investiture of the Order of St. John in Christchurch, 1939

J. T. Mayson (Auckland), who won the Canterbury title the previous week, 1939

Jubilee of Christchurch sports body, 1939

Kilmore and Petersborough to Square (PB0619/128), 1939

Ladies' cavalry squad at north beach, Christchurch, 1939

Lantern Slide: Pool at Botanic Gardens, 1939

Late summer in the Christchurch botanical gardens, 1939

Looking SE over Armagh St. bridge bottom centre... (PB0619/121), 1939

Looking SSE over Ilam Homestead (pre-1940) to R... (PB0904/2), 1939

Looking across central city Christchurch. Inter... (PB0619/133), 1939

Looking down Otakaro-Avon River at Avon Loop - ... (PB1901/8), 1939

Looking down Otakaro-Avon River from Manchester... (PB1901/6), 1939

Looking down Otakaro-Avon River to Avonside Dr.... (PB1901/11), 1939

Looking down Otakaro-Avon River to Bridge of Re... (PB1902/4), 1939

Looking down Otakaro-Avon River to Edmonds Band... (PB1901/12), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River from Christchurch... (PB1901/16), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River from Gloucester S... (PB1901/9), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River from Worcester St... (PB1901/10), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River from Worcester St... (PB1901/2), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River from Worcester St... (PB1901/5), 1939

Looking up Otakaro-Avon River to Hagley Park sp... (PB1902/3), 1939

Lyttelton Wharf - Tug (PB0618/214), 1939

M.E.D building from north west corner, 1939

Manchester and Armaugh streets (PB0619/136), 1939

McDougall and Art Gallery (PB0619/123), 1939

Meeting Michael Joseph Savage on St Asaph Street, 1939

Metropolitan trotting meeting opens national week in Christchurch: first day pictures at Addington, 1939

Miss D. Miller (North Otago), who beat Miss L. Poole (Canterbury), 1939

Miss K. Armstrong (Canterbury), the Dominion junior champion, 1939

Miss L. Meredith-Kaye, Mr. T. Gardner, Mr. P. J. Byrne, Miss Betty Smithson at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Miss L. Poole (Canterbury). who beat Miss P. Cooke (Auckland), a seeded player, 1939

Miss M. Beverley (Waikato), who is defending the women's singles title, 1939

Miss N. Nutt, Mr. B. Nicholls, Captain E. Holland, Miss N. Brooksbank, Mr. A. Nicholls and Mrs. J. S. Brooksbank at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Miss Natalie Dudley, of Christchurch, 1939

Misses Audrey Robinson, Patricia Oxley and Jocelyn Robinson at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Misses M. Gardiner and A . Sellars, 1939

Model yachting in Hagley Park, Christchurch, 1939

Monospar plane over Addington (PB0618/198), 1939

Montreal and Walker Streets Ausbrooks to Cashel (PB0619/140), 1939

Mr. Gilbert Grigg and Miss Rosalynd Arkwright at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Godfrey at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Mrs. H. B. Williams, Mr. C. M. Turrell, Mrs. H. Elworthy, Mr. L. N. Lowry and Mrs. David Williams at the Christchurch Hunt Ball, 1939

Municipal Electricity Department building clock, 1939

Municipal Electricity Department main office, 1939

Municipal Electricity Department office workers, 1939

Music of the bagpipes in Christchurch: Dominion Highland bands compete in annual contests, 1939

NZ Express Company building built 1906 was, at ... (PB0619/129), 1939

National brass band championships in Christchurch, 1939

New Brighton Centennial Queen Carnival, 1939

New Brighton Centennial Queen Carnival portrait, 1939

New Zealand Centennial Exhibition construction, 1939

New building programme proceeds at Wigram, Royal New Zealand Air Force training station at Christchurch, 1939

Night-flying tragedy at Wigram Aerodrome last Thursday: three die when bomber crashes into tree and bursts into flames, 1939

North east from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

North from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

North west from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

North west view from destructor chimney, 1939

Observation Tower at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

Old Girls High School to Varisty (Arts Centre) (PB0619/122), 1939

Old poplar trees felled at Christchurch, 1939

Operatic Society dance in Christchurch, 1939

Otakaro-Avon River and Christchurch Botanic Gar... (PB1902/2), 1939

Over 9000 cyclists take part in Christchurch outing, 1939

Owned by Charles Henry Elsom M.M. Born in South... (PB1902/1), 1939

Papanui Road Heaton St to Hills (PB0619/134), 1939

Passing of Labour stalwart: largely-attended civic funeral of the late Mr. E. J. Howard, M.P., in Christchurch last Saturday, 1939

People at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

People on scaffolding at the New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

People walking around the centennial exhibition, 1939

Photo of grave of Ernest Nicholas, 12457 NZEF, 1939

Photograph: Christchurch Technical College Old Boys' Hockey Club, Winners Junior "B" Grade and Cyril Smith Challenge Cup, 1939, 1939

Photograph: Five A Side Tournament at Methven, 1939, 1939

Photos of old air accidents (PB1902/5), 1939

Plunket Shield cricket at Christchurch: the Wellington - Canterbury match, 1939

Popular outing for South Island hikers, 1939

Preparing to drive off at the 10th tee, 1939

Removing the tall poplars by the River Avon, Christchurch, 1939

Reunion of Waitaki old boys in Christchurch, 1939

School rowing fours compete on the Avon at Christchurch: Christ's College defeats Wanganui College, 1939

School rugby fixture in Christchurch: Christ's College narrowly defeats Christchurch Boys' High school, 1939

Scott statue - Christchurch (PB1901/1), 1939

Scott statue - Christchurch (PB1901/4), 1939

Shadowy figures in winter sunshine, 1939

Snowfalls transform city and port: pictorial effects at Christchurch and Lyttelton, 1939

South east view from the destructor chimney, 1939

South from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

South west from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

South west view from destructor chimney, 1939

Special course for officers and non-commissioned officers of secondary school cadet corps: instruction at Burnham camp, Christchurch, 1939

Spectators on the opening day of the tournament, 1939

St Mary's Manchester to Bowenvale Ave (PB0619/132), 1939

Standing next to the Art Deco lion statues, 1939

Summer days in holiday spots round Christchurch: snapshots at some favoured coastal localities, 1939

The Great New Zealand Centennial Exhibition, 1939

The Pines - Brooklands (PB0618/205), 1939

The clubhouse, formerly the Dalgety Homestead, 1939

Township in Southern Alps snows: winter scenes at Arthur's Pass after recent heavy falls, 1939

University students' revels in Christchurch: frolics in annual capping day procession, 1939

Victoria Lake - Hagley - Bank Penninsula (PB0618/202), 1939

View of Akaroa looking south from the Christchurch main highway, 1939

View of Latimer Square and Gloucester Street, 1939

Volunteers for war service: how young men answered the call in Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, 1939

Week-end Christchurch excursionists en route for snow sports grounds, 1939

West from the top of destructor chimney, 1939

Western view from destructor chimney, 1939

Wilding Park - St Pauls School (PB0618/199), 1939

World's race winning record established in trotting event at Christchurch: Fine Art's notable performance, 1939

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