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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 2558 Collections and/or Records:

Bowls: Trans Tasman Series 1990, 1990

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

Photographs of both the Australian and New Zealand side in the 1990 trans-Tasman bowls series. People identified in photographs include Rob Parrella; Trevor Morris; Steve Anderson; Steve Srhoy; Ian Schuback; Maurice Symes; Rowan Brassey; Gary Lawson; Peter Belliss; and Kevin Darling.

Dates: 1990

Bowls: Women Bowlers, 1961-1997

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/10
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to female bowlers in New Zealand. Most are action shots or team portraits relating to tournaments/championships played in and around the Canterbury region. People identified in the photographs include Hazel Sneddon; C. J. Odering; Altha Triggs; Joanne Ryan; June Munroe; Lorraine Davis; A. Hampton; E. Vinter; Verna Ferguson; Rene Chrisholm; Pat Rowlinson; Jean Davis; Janie Thomas; Alice Whiting; Myrtle Beale; Agnes Anderson; S. Humphreys; E. M. Barrett; L. Prebble; R....
Dates: 1961-1997

Bowls: World Champs 1988, 1988

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/9/11
Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to bowls world champions, Scottish player Willie Wood and Australian, Bill Wayne.

Dates: 1988

Boxing: Fights: Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper 1965, 1963-1966

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/1
Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to Cassius Clay's 1965 defeat of Henry Cooper for the title of world heavyweight champion. The collection includes action shots of the fight, as well as the weigh in and famous onlookers. People identified in the photographs include Cassius Clay; Henry Cooper; referee George Smith; Cooper's manager Jim Wicks; Diana Dors; and Sean Connery.

Dates: 1963-1966

Boxing: New Zealand General 1967…, 1967-2002

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/2
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to New Zealand boxing post 1967. The collection is comprised of mostly action shots, alongside a variety of group shots and portraits. People identified in the photographs include Sugar Ray Leonard; David Woodhouse, Tom Woodhouse; Robert Woodhouse; Puleaga; Carstairs; Lape Tulisi; Billy Bell; James McDonald; Paul McDonald; Patrick McDonald; Matt Howell; Willie Tapapai; Peau Le Mauga; Mick Drury; Paul McSharry; Harry Minnis; Buck Tod; Lindley Tod; Billy Ellery; Neville...
Dates: 1967-2002

Boxing: New Zealand general pre 1967, 1946-1966

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/3
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to New Zealand boxing pre 1967. The collection is comprised mainly of action shots, with several group portraits. People identified in the photographs include Bruce Leeming; Bernie Shepard; Eric Pocock; Murphy; Kimpo Pamarfio; Ron Carstairs; Ken Taylor; Norm Fisher; John Digby; Manoel Santos; Brian Maunsell; Hank Wilson; Max Murphy; Dion Murphy; Arthur Thomas; Brian Kendall; Frank Mu; Laurie Ny; Les Hunter; Jimmy Cassidy; Paul Lister; Billy Graham; Paul Fitzsimmons;...
Dates: 1946-1966

Boxing: Overseas general 1967-72, 1967-1972

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/4
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to international boxing dating from 1967-1972. The collection includes 33 action shots and several group/individual portraits. People identified in the photographs include John Conteh; Larry Gains; Bobby Lee Hunter; Ray Satterfield; Harry Levene; Joe Bugner; Jack Bodell; Dave Halunan; Billy Aird; Larry Middleton; Jerry Quarry; Tommy Gummer; Pat Cowdell; Walter McGowan; Jackie Brown; John McCormick; Tommy McLey; Evan Armstrong; John McGrory; Peter Kane; Eric Boon;...
Dates: 1967-1972

Boxing: Overseas general 1973-, 1973-1992

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/5
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to international boxing post 1973. The collection is comprised mainly of action shots. People identified in the photographs include Jeff Fenech; Samart Payakarun; Bernardo Mercado; King Solomon; Jean-Claude Bouttier; Elio Calcabrini; Tony Ortiz; Bruno Arcari; Bennie Briscoe; Tony Mundine; Jacqueline Tonawanda; Marian Tyger Trimiar; Desmond Geortz; Guts Ishimatsu; Ken Buchanan; Carlos Monzon; Emile Griffith; Miguel De Oliveira; Ellyas Pical; Chang Tae-il; Sumbu Kalambay;...
Dates: 1973-1992

Boxing: Overseas general pre 1967, 1940-1969

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/6
Scope and Contents Photographs relating to international boxing pre 1967. The collection is comprised mainly of action shots, alongside a variety of group shots and individual portraits. People identified in the photographs include Kenny Lane; Dave Charnley; Howard Winstone; Don Johnson; Athol McQueen; Bruce Woodcock; John Bukowski; Salvatore Burrini; Walter McGowan; Joe Baski; Fred Casey; Patrick Miller; Eddie Miller; Billy Walker; Bill Nielson; Jose Becerra; Norman Lockwood; Pancho Rosalio; Adelardo...
Dates: 1940-1969

Boxing Personalities: Adams, Chris, 1975

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/10
Scope and Contents

Photograph of boxing middleweight, Chris Adams, sparring with trainer Ron Mitchell.

Dates: 1975