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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:

Bridge Personalities: Bell, Bruce C., 1960-1969

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

Close up, portrait photograph showing bridge player Bruce C. Bell.

Dates: 1960-1969

Bullfighting, 1955-1988

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Identifier: 1072/2/2/12/1
Scope and Contents Various action photographs of bulls and bullfighters. Most photographs show action shots, with individuals being thrown by the bull, pole vaulting over the bull, being trampled by. Other photographs include, fake pulls being used for practise, significant others and children, bulls running towards audiences and groups hiding at heights to avoid bulls. Individuals identified include; Manuel Ruiz (Manili), Aurelio Catalayud, Julio Aparico, Patricia McCormick, Luis Miguel (Dominguin), Fernando...
Dates: 1955-1988

Bullfighting Personalities: Benitez, Manuel, 1964-1983

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

Various photographs of matador Manuel Benitez. Photos show photograpphs of Benitiz mid fight with a bull, with his wife and kids, laying in a hospital bed, portrait photographs of him. Photographs also show Elizabeth Valasco and son Manuel Benites, claimed to be Benitez's son.

Dates: 1964-1983

Dancing, 1999

 Sub-Sub-Series
Identifier: 1072/2/4/1
Scope and Contents

Sub-series 'Dancing' within the Sports Photographic Prints 'D' series.

Dates: 1999

Dancing: General, 1999

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

Photograph showing National Ballet school students posing on ground in group. Individuals identified include; Emily Kearns, Derek Morey, Selma Kafedzie, Henrietta McRae, Katie Saxton.

Dates: 1999

Darts, 1961-1994

 Sub-Sub-Series
Identifier: 1072/2/4/2
Scope and Contents

Sub-series 'Darts' within the Sports Photographic Prints 'D' series.

Dates: 1961-1994

Darts: General, 1961-1994

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Identifier: 1072/2/4/2/1
Scope and Contents Photographs showing group photographs of dart teams, pairs and individauls, before a match and holding trophies from a win. Photographs show individauls posed holding darts, infront of dart boards and holding trophies. Photographs also show individuals mid match, throwing darts. Features Balfour Terrace Darts Club, Christchurch. Individuals include; John Hurrell, Bob Williams, Eric Platt, Steve Hocking, Jack Hodgson, L. Dick, K. Bell, F. Ridding, P. O'Niell, Geoff Logan, T. Ringdhyl, B....
Dates: 1961-1994

Disabled Sport, 1961-2004

 Sub-Sub-Series
Identifier: 1072/2/4/3
Scope and Contents

Sub-series 'Disabled Sport' within the Sports Photographic Prints 'D' series.

Dates: 1961-2004

Disabled Sport Personalities: Barnes, Glen, 1990-1999

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Identifier: 1072/2/4/3/5
Scope and Contents

Photograph showing wheelchair tennis player Glen Barnes hitting a tennis ball.

Dates: 1990-1999

Disabled Sport Personalities, Paraplegics: Archer, Danny, 1985

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Identifier: 1072/2/4/3/8
Scope and Contents

Photograph shows athlete Danny archer. Posing with a javelin and discus.

Dates: 1985