Publications

A selection of digitised publications, including pamphlets, books, directories, and newspaper material, from Christchurch City Libraries collection, focussing on Christchurch and Canterbury history.

Image credit: Interior of Whitcombe & Tombs bookshop; promotional book display of New Zealand books, CCL-Star-1969-0121-017-018N-01.

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Newspaper extracts

This collection includes illustrations, advertisements and photographs extracted from Canterbury newspapers held in Christchurch City Libraries' historical newspapers collection. Newspaper sources...

Panorama of Christchurch, New Zealand, from Cathedral tower

Panorama of photographs mounted on linen. Views of street and country scenes in and around Christchurch.

The Architectural Heritage of Christchurch

An occasional series of titles that were published by the Heritage team of the Christchurch City Council. Titles include Cranmer Club, Church of the Good Shepherd, Government Buildings, Legacy of...

The imperial album of New Zealand scenery

A collection of page extracts from the Imperial album. The volumes were originally issued in 24 parts between 1896 and 1899, and contained photographs and illustrations of scenery and life in New...

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The New Zealand wheelman

A cycling magazine, published from 1892 to 1902, in Christchurch. "The objects of our journal will be to disseminate cycling news, to report meetings of clubs, etc. ... and to publish any and every...

The Romance of New Regent Street

Pages from an advertising and promotion booklet for "The most beautiful street in New Zealand. An opportunity to purchase a profitable city property."

The Southern provinces almanac, directory, diary and year-book

The Southern Provinces Almanac was published annually from 1853 to 1892. Originally the Almanac covered a number of provinces, but from 1865 the Almanac concentrated on Canterbury. The Almanac...

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Consumers' electrical guide and cookery book

"Issued to consumers by the Municipal Electricity Department, Christchurch, New Zealand." A small cook book advertising the benefits of cooking with electric appliances including recipes.

100 years of progress procession programme

A pamphlet listing details of the centennial procession and other events celebrating the Canterbury centennial.

A saga of power : history of the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board

Published about 1985, this title chronicles the history of the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board prior to its merger in 1989 with the Municipal Electricity Department and the formation of...

Central Canterbury Electric Power Board

Abberley Park, St. Albans, Christchurch : official souvenir

Programme for the official opening of Abberley Park. Includes photos of civic officers, and a short history of the establishment of the park.

Canterbury centennial celebrations : official souvenir programme

Listing of the events during the centennial year, from August 1950 to July 1951.

Canterbury centennial floral procession : programme

A small pamphlet listing the floats and showing the route of the Canterbury Centennial Floral procession.

Central Canterbury Electric Power Board

"Before the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board went out of existence, superceded by the company, Southpower Ltd, its members resolved that its achievements should not be forgotten." "The CCEPB...

Central Canterbury Electric Power Board

Christchurch a city of light

Christchurch a city of light chronicles the history of the Municipal Electricity Department (MED) and the role electricity played in the development of Christchurch prior to the formation of...

Christchurch parade of homes, 1957

Booklet showing the site plan and details of 29 model houses in Wayside Street, each designed and built by different building firms. The pamphlet details furnishings, sale prices, and builders and...

Christchurch parade of homes, 1958

Rowan Avenue, 8th - 16th March, 1958. Booklet showing the site plan and 15 floor plans of model houses on Rowan Avenue, each designed and built by different building firms. The pamphlet details...

Guide to Christchurch and picturesque Canterbury illustrated

A 1914 illustrated guide to travel, activities and places in Christchurch and Canterbury. The publication includes maps.

Illustrated guide to Christchurch and neighbourhood

An 1885 guide to history, businesses, industries, with general information about Christchurch and surrounding areas. The text includes line drawings of Christchurch buildings, and some advertising...

Information for intending emigrants

"The object of this pamphlet is to afford accurate information to intending emigrants on all important subjects connected with the country to which they are invited." Published by the Provincial...

Letters from Canterbury, New Zealand, 1867 to 1871

First two letters dated 1854 and 1857. Letters home from Elizabeth Frances Bridge (née Hastings), her husband Charles Joseph Bridge and other family members.

List of original land purchasers and holders of pasturage runs

List of names of land purchasers in the Canterbury Province to accompany map of the province.

New Brighton: past, present, and future

A short pamphlet on the history of New Brighton, the current conditions in 1889, and prospects for the future for residential development and as a seaside resort, written and published by M. Mosley.

New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882. Record

A record of the exhibits and events at the New Zealand International Exhibition held in Christchurch from 10 April, 1882. The volume begins with a short history of the colony; lists a number of...

New Zealanders in mufti

A history of the New Zealand War Contingent Association set up in 1914, written by Irven Raymond, Chairman. The Association provided a number of services and support to New Zealand soldiers in Britain...

Notes on dress reform and what it implies

A pamphlet by the founders of the New Zealand Dress Reform Association, Kate Walker and James Wilkinson, outlining the arguments for dress reform for women. The introductory notes from Isabel May...

Province of Canterbury, New Zealand : list of sections purchased

The volume lists the rural sections of Canterbury from No. 1 to No. 5534, the acreage of the properties, and the surnames of the people to whom they were sold by the Canterbury Association and the...

Specification for all sections ... general conditions, form of tender, form of contract and drawings

Tender documents from the Christchurch Tramway Board, 1903, containing information, specifications and contractual conditions for contractors interested in applying to manufacture and supply...

The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company Ltd

The booklet contains information on the new Woolston Mill; the Manager’s Report, the Directors’ Report, the Directors' speech to the annual Shareholders meeting; and a large number of illustrations...

The road to Hanmer from Christchurch

An advertising pamphlet with an illustration showing a panoramic view of the road from the centre of Christchurch to Hanmer, on continuous strip; with text coloured illustrations, and advertising...

The Strangers' vade-mecum

A guidebook to Dunedin, Otago and the wider district, including suggested tourist tours, itineraries, descriptions of the lake districts, the West Coast Sounds (Fiordland), Otira Gorge; illustrations...