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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

  • Creation: 1868

Biographical / Historical

Existence: 1862 - Present The first meeting of the Christchurch Municipal Council, established under a provincial ordinance, was held on 3 March 1862, later that year being renamed the Christchurch City Council. The CCC 2021 website states “The aim is to promote local democracy by making sure that everyone understands how their Council operates and how they can have their say.”

Extent

11 Photographic Prints : Mounted in frame 50 x 40 cm

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Tūranga, Tuakiri floor, ANZC Archives, Outsize

Title
Christchurch City Council 1868 members portrait photographs
Description rules
International Standard for Archival Description - General
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

Contact:
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand