Horse and foal at "Hillwood"

Horse and foal feeding on hay in paddocks at "Hillwood" with Port Hills and Castle Rock in background.

St Saviour's Orphanage outing

St Saviour's Orphanage outing on Stranges Pantechnicon Contributor's comment: "where was OSH?"

WWI gas mask and army uniform

One of the Pearce family wearing a WWI gas mask and army uniform at the Pearce family home Aikmans Road, Merivale about 1919.

Band Rotunda

Band rotunda with clock tower.

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...

O'Sullivan collection: Badges

Regimental badges from Canterbury regiments serving in the first World War.

O'Sullivan collection: Personal items

A collection of the types of items taken overseas by enlisted men from Christchurch.

Unknown Soldier

Photo reproduced from a glass negative by Glyn Williams. Date: 1910s Highly commended in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

Portrait of a Young Woman

Subject unknown. Photo reproduced from a glass negative. Highly commended in the 2014 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

River Avon, Christchurch, N.Z.

Coloured postcard of Fishing in the Avon river.

The Halswell River at Tai Tapu

Canterbury Queen Election, St Patrick's Day Gala

Newspaper caption: (1) The Nurses' Brigade. A special feature of the gathering was twelve children dressed as nurses, who acted as collectors during the day. (2) The Peninsula Queen (Miss Birdling)...

Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes unfurls ensign at Springfield School

Newspaper caption: The ceremony was given great eclat by the presence of the Minister, escorted by the C Squadron of his regiment under Major P .H. Johnson. The school has been in existence for forty...

Major P. H. Johnson's dairy farm at Mount Torlesse Station

Newspaper caption: Major P. H. Johnson, owner of Mount Torlesse Station, Springfield, has decided to convert part of his property into a dairy farm and has erected a most complete dairy and yards...

Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association show

Newspaper caption: This show, the first spring show of the season to be held in the South Island, took place under the auspices of the Ellesmere Agricultural & Pastoral Society at Leeston on Thursday...

Private W. M. Morrison

Newspaper caption: Leeston, died of wounds.

Engine clearing the siding of snow at Coalgate

Courtenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association exhibition

Newspaper caption: (1) Mr H. Roper's Champion Ayrshire Bull. (2) Mr E. E. Jenkin's Champion Draught Brood Mare. (3) Messrs Thomas Bros.' Champion Draught Horse. (5) Mr W. Syme's Champion Shorthorn...

Sloven's Creek viaduct, Midland Railway

Newspaper caption: The train crosses the viaduct over Sloven's Creek from which can be obtained a bird's eye view of the Waimakariri Gorge. The most remarkable structure on the line from an...

Mr T. O. Morgan welcoming Colonel Rhodes

Newspaper caption: Heartily Welcomed: Colonel the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes at Tai Tapu. Proof of the popularity in the Ellesmere electorate of Colonel the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes, M.P., and appreciation of...

His Excellency replying to the address of welcome

Newspaper caption: The Governor's farewell to New Zealand

Holiday making in the Waimakariri Gorge near Christchurch

Holiday making in the Waimakariri Gorge near Christchurch

Private A. G. Hill

Newspaper caption: Dunsandel, killed in action.