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Christchurch Star

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1868 - Present

Biography

The Christchurch Star newspaper was a local daily paper which ran from 1868-1990 and since then has run as a free paper, currently produced once a week.

Found in 2657 Collections and/or Records:

Athletics: championships, 1957-1988

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/13
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand Athletes competing in Athletic champion competions around New Zealand, including junior/Children athletic Games. Images taken mid-competition and portrait photos.

Dates: 1957-1988

Athletics: Coaching and Training, 1961-1980

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/3
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand Coaches and their athletes whilst in training excercises. Some of the coaches came from overseas, like Jim Howard for Idaho. Photos are taken in mid excerise.

Dates: 1961-1980

Athletics: Fun Runs, 1978-1999

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/14
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand Athletes competing in various fun runs, including junior fun runs. Images taken in mid-run.

Dates: 1978-1999

Athletics: Inter-club, 1960-1995

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/5
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand Athletics club members competing in various inter club competitions, several different canterbury region atheltics clubs (Old Boys United and Technical club). Showcasing a wide range of athletic sporting events. Photos are taken in mid competition.

Dates: 1960-1995

Athletics: International and Interprovoncial, 1965-1987

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/11
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand and International competing in various athletic competitions both in New Zealand and abroad. Several Olympian medalists also competing. Photos taken in mid-competition. One of the photographs is a copy of an original image taken in March 1905 at Lancaster Park.

Dates: 1965-1987

Athletics: Marathons, relays and distance Races, 1964-2004

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/4
Scope and Contents

Photographs of both New Zealand and international runners competing in Marathons and long distance running races including the 1974 veterans marathon. Photos are taken in mid-run.

Dates: 1964-2004

Athletics: New Zealand: Tracks, Teams and Officials, 1943-1976

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/12
Scope and Contents Photographs of New Zealand and international Athletes and various sports tracks. Portrait Photos. Named individuals in the Canterbury Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association include: Father E. C. Hoben, Lt-Colonel J. J. Brownlee, J. G. Brown, L. Blewett, E. Mayes, L. H. Hill (Canterbury President), E. M. Todd, R. Beattie, E. H. S. Batchelor, J. C. Harbutt, Cpl G. Graham. Named individuals in the Canterbury Women's Cross Country team, 1967 include: Robin Williams, Jennifer...
Dates: 1943-1976

Athletics: NZ Games 1981, 1981

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/8
Scope and Contents

Photographs of Athletes and Coordinators of the 1981 New Zealand Games. Photos taken in mid-competition and portrait photos.

Dates: 1981

Athletics: Overseas: Britain… Includes International meetings, 1941-1991

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/6
Scope and Contents

Photographs of international athletes competing in England competitions. English athletes competing in overseas meets. Photos taken in mid-competition and during medal ceramonies.

Dates: 1941-1991

Athletics: Schools, 1969-1997

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Identifier: Arch 1072/2/1/8/15
Scope and Contents

Photographs of New Zealand school children competing in various athletic Games mainly in Christchurch's Queen Elizabeth Park and Rugby Park. Photos taken in mid-competition.

Dates: 1969-1997