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Canterbury Association (London, England) lease of land in New Zealand form

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 0074

Scope and Contents

Memorandum of agreement between John Robert Godley as Agent for and on behalf of the Canterbury Association for founding a settlement in New Zealand, and [name to be filled in] the-- day of 185-- / Canterbury Association (London, England).

A printed form, to be completed by hand, for the use of the New Zealand Company to sign up new settlers to lease unsold land until it was required by the Canterbury Association.

Dates: c.1855

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Astronomical Society papers

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 1053

Scope and Contents

The papers of the Canterbury Astronomical Society includes a poster advertising Astronomy Week March 9-14 and National Astronomy Day, Saturday 14th March. Also includes a photograph of the information booth for the Astronomical Society and further photographs show Mt John Observatory.

Dates: c1981

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Burns Club records

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 1033

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of transcript from the Canterbury Burns Club including a submission to the Riccarton Bush Trust containing letters of support from representatives of the Scottish community of Canterbury for the erection of a Scottish monument or cairn at Riccarton Bush, 10 September 2007.

Also includes a submission to the Ricccarton Bush Trust, relating to the wording on the plaque for the Scottish pioneers memorial at Riccarton Bush, 6 August 2008.

Dates: 2007-2008

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Centennial Floral Procession Photographs

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 1332

Dates: 1951

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Chamber of Commerce records

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 0080

Scope and Contents

The records of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce includes minutes; registers of members; reports; correspondence; financial information; publicity, publications including the New Zealand Commerce, photographs and president information.

Dates: 1859-1980

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Chess Club records

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 0026

Scope and Contents

Records of the Canterbury Chess Club including minute books, a letter book, a record book, tournament books, telegraphic match records, a visitor book, members record book, membership lists, newspaper clippings and correspondence.

One folder contains historical notes and correspondence, especially concerning the period around 1866, when the Christchurch Chess Club was founded.

Dates: 1883-1989

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury Club records

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 0013

Scope and Contents Records of the Canterbury Club including minutes, annual reports; inwards correspondence; outwards letterbooks; membership records; articles of association; ballot papers; club rules and ephemera.The majority of the records fall principally between 1872 and 1887 with a few files covering the period to 1905. Include an extensive file of correspondence and other records relating to the appointment and employment of Mr and Mrs F.E. Watson as stewards of the Club respectively from...

Dates: 1866-1969

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection

Canterbury College building photographs

Collection

Identifier: CCL Archive 0347

Scope and Contents

Photographs of the Canterbury College buildings. The albums are dated 11 July 1919, as labelled by Canterbury Public Library, but the photographs seem earlier than that.

Dates: c1910

Found in: Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection