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Christchurch City Council (November 1862-Present)

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: November 1862 - Present

Biography

The Christchurch Municipal Council was established in 1862, and the first meeting took place on 3 March 1862. In November 1862 the Christchurch Municipal Council was renamed to Christchurch City Council by the Christchurch City Council Ordinance from the Canterbury Provincial Council. It was also known as Christchurch Borough Council between June and October 1868 in compliance with the Municipal Corporations Act passed by Parliament in November 1867.

The first Chairman was John Hall (later Sir) and in 1868 William Wilson, the fifth and last Chairman, became the Council's first Mayor. The original Christchurch City Council boundaries were formed from the area within the four avenues (Rolleston, Moorhouse, Fitzgerald and Bealey) with Road Boards, Borough Councils, County Councils and District Councils, all existing in the Greater Christchurch area. Many amalgamated with the city in 1903 and others in 1989. Banks Peninsula became part of Christchurch city in 2005.

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Addington Cemetery register

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0830
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of the Addington Cemetery register. Period covered is October 1st, 1918 to July 30th, 2000.

Dates: 1918-2000
Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Artefacts

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S86
Scope and Contents Includes: Chairman's Chain: featuring Chairman from 1910-1989 – created by Kobi Bossard in 1970’s for Waimairi District Council Common Seals (Waimari District Council and Riccarton Borough Council) Bus Ticket Machine from Christchurch Transport Board. Chairman's gavel board with gavel. Presented by Mr B Hayes, Town Clerk 1967 – 1973. Carved by Riki Manuel. Christchurch City Council Seal, a metal embossing seal machine on table (table 80 x 96 x 59cm, seal 45cm high). Handles screws down...
Dates: c.1970-1989
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection

Christchurch and Surrounding Area Maps, 1880-1949

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S74/1
Content Description

Maps of Christchurch and surrounding areas including Bridle Path, Sumner, Cashmere, Heathcote and the central city.

Dates: 1880-1949
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch and Banks Peninsula Maps

Christchurch Cemetery Records

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S83
Scope and Contents Records including cemetery registers, plot plans, interment registers, cemetery committee minute books and memorial books for cemeteries in the Christchurch area including:Addington Cemetery 1858-1951Barbadoes 1851-1912 (Church of England)Linwood and Bromley 1884-1978Heathcote 1867-1969Sydenham 1896-2011Waimairi 1911-1991Ruru Lawn 1941-1973Yaldhurst 1887-2001Belfast 1904-1988...
Dates: 1851-2020
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection

Christchurch City Council 1868 members portrait photographs

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 1004
Scope and Contents

Portraits of members of 1868 Christchurch City Council, including the town clerk and city surveyor. Members identified are H. Thomson, C. Duncan, W. Calvert, T. Tombs, J. C. Ruddenklau, J. Anderson, W.A. Sheppard and J.P. Jameson.

Dates: 1868
Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Christchurch City Council: Adelaide Sister City Commemorative Certificates, 1993, 2022

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S50/1
Content Description

Commemerative certificates including hand painted coat of arms marking 21 years and 50 years of the Sister City relationship between Christchurch City Council and Adelaide City Council in Australia.

Dates: 1993, 2022
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch City Council: Sister Cities

Christchurch City Council: Aerial Photographs

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S70
Scope and Contents

Prints of aerial photographs of Christchurch.

Dates: 1977-1985
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection

Christchurch City Council: Architectural Plans

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S68
Scope and Contents

Architectural plans from a range of notable Christchurch buildings, largely from the central city. These plans are working drawings that were submitted to Christchurch City Council as part of planning consent and building permit approval processes.

Dates: c.1908-2000s
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection

Christchurch City Council: Bill Williams Collected Papers

 Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S56
Scope and Contents Papers collected by former Christchurch City Council employee Bill Williams. Includes CCC – Estar base - microfiche, The rebuilding of Cathedral Square: Christchurch City Council planning information booklet No. 8. (pamphlet), Victoria Square redevelopment stage 2. Official opening, Sunday 8 October 1989. (pamphlet), Christchurch Drainage Board: Appendix II Quotation for the supply of sludge gas compressors; Appendix III Quotation for the supply of bar screens, Occupational...
Dates: 1967-1989
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection

Christchurch City Council: Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers signage and exterior photographs, 1996

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CCC/ARC/S77/1
Content Description Colour photographs of former and new signage outside the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings in 1996. Includes a letter and plan showing the design and pricing for the new signage as well as a work order for the completed work. Also included is a letter from Gerald R. Lascelles and associated colour photograph relating to the proposed removal of rhododendrons from the exterior of the Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings.Also includes a leaflet advertising the Canterbury...
Dates: 1996
Found in: Christchurch City Council Archive Collection / Christchurch City Council: Heritage Assets

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