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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 5830 Collections and/or Records:

Bowls: NZ General Pre 1967, 1958-1966

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/4
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to bowls, including action shots and team portraits. People identified in photographs include J. A. Nisbet; Allan Black; A. Burke; R. Inwood; Cumberpatch; P. Starr; Dave Taylor; Les Clarke; Bert McNatty; Ernie Williamson; Alan Duthie; Noel Todd; Fred Robbins; Alex Watson; Ray Madsen; Alf Bird; S. H. Maddren; George Davis; Messrs R. Featherston; T. Leitch; W. Butcher; E. Downie; T. Porter; W. C. Burton; D. O. Digby; F. W. Brasell, W. H. Tutty; Ian Wilson; Dick Park; Bob...
Dates: 1958-1966

Bowls: NZ Indoor Bowls, 1963-1997

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/5
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to New Zealand indoor bowls, including action shots and team/individual portraits. Illustrates a number of national tournaments. People identified in photographs include R. Dalgety; G. Keith; C. Wood; W. Robertson; R. Tarbottom; W. White; S. Crosson; H. Hunt; Ray Speer; E. Sim; Alf Williamson; G. E. Crisp; Ray Green; J. Reece; D. Baty; E. J. Pointen; H. South; R. Mayne; A. Clifford; H. Gough; N. Hocking; Roma Smith; John Rose; Maurice Penfold; Leon McLennan; Olive...
Dates: 1963-1997

Bowls: NZ Teams & Trophies General, 1961-1971

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/6
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to New Zealand bowls teams and trophies. Teams are depicted at a local, national, and international level. A photograph of the gold star 'Five Championships' badge is also included. People identified in these photographs include local bowling champions R. Marks; J. Gibbings; J. Gilmore; J. Forbes; J. Papps; G. Kerr; N. Stanton; L. Matthews; Wattie Smith and A. C. E. Craw; national bowling champs N. R. D. Lash; C. D. McGarr; W. G. Gifford; W. P. O'Neill; E. Senior; J....
Dates: 1961-1971

Bowls: Overseas General, 1964-1972

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/7
Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to overseas bowls, including action shots and championship processions. People identified in photographs include Mrs Pike; Sidney Drysdale; Percy Baker; and Thomas Hellens.

Dates: 1964-1972

Bowls Personalities: Abernethy, Jim, 1988

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/12
Scope and Contents

Action shot of bowls singles champion, Jim Abernathy, competing in Rothman's tournament in Dunedin.

Dates: 1988

Bowls Personalities: A'Court, Noel, 1982-1984

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/13
Scope and Contents

Action shot of bowls champion, Noel A'Court, competing in local bowls' tournaments in Christchurch.

Dates: 1982-1984

Bowls Personalities: Adams, C., 1966

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/14
Scope and Contents

Photograph of bowls skipper C. Adams and Des McCone.

Dates: 1966

Bowls Personalities: Adams, Eddie (Staff Sergeant), 1976

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/15
Scope and Contents

Portrait of Burnham Bowling Club President Eddie Adams (Staff Sargeant).

Dates: 1976

Bowls Personalities: Adams, Zane, 1988

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/16
Scope and Contents

Action shot of bowls personality, Zane Adams, competing at the Christchurch Bowling Club.

Dates: 1988

Bowls Personalities: Ainui, Laufillli Patiraine, 1988

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/17
Scope and Contents

Action shot of bowls personality Laufilli Patiraine Ainui.

Dates: 1988