Christchurch Press Company
Dates
- Existence: 1861- present
Parallel Names
- The Press
Biography
The Christchurch Press is the oldest surviving newspaper in the South Island. It has been in publication since 1861, when it was founded by James Edward FitzGerald (1818-1896) who was sole owner until 1867. The Christchurch Press Company itself was established in 1890 by George Stead, and the Christchurch Press Company was sold in 1987 to Independent Newspapers Ltd.
Citation:
Crean, M. (2011). First with the news: An illustrated history. Random House New Zealand.Found in 248 Collections and/or Records:
Coronation of King Edward VII, 28 January 1902 - 22 August 1902
Commemorative items connected to the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.
Correspondence, 1870s - 1951
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from the 1870s to 1951.
Correspondence, 1870s
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from the 1870s.
Correspondence, 1888
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1888.
Correspondence, 1889
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1889.
Correspondence, 1890
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1890.
Correspondence, 1891
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1891.
Correspondence, 1892
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1892.
Correspondence, 1893
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1893.
Correspondence, 1894
Loose correspondence of the Press Company from 1894.
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- Archival Object 244
- Collection 4