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May 7, 2024 · First church - later dedicated as St Michael and All Angels in 1859. 27 September: First drowning in the Avon (victim probably drunk). November: White Hart opens - first hotel. 16 December: Canterbury’s anniversary celebrated.
April 7. Canterbury Rifles organised - the first military force in the Province. It was formed as a result of the Taranaki land wars. May 26. Public Library begins as the Mechanics Institute in Town Hall. August 19. Chamber of Commerce established in Lyttelton. December. Canterbury Municipal Ordinance passed.
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In 1859 the church was renamed St Michael and all Angels and plans for further enlargement started. This ambitious upgrade gave us the church we know today. In 1901, the vestry was remodelled into what is now the Pilgrims Chapel – in celebration of the first 50 years of settlement in Christchurch.
It began in 1859. 6 January: The Marlborough Press publishes its first issue. The paper continues until 1948. 8 January: Julius von Haast begins his journey of exploration of the West Coast. 17 March: The assault on Te Kohia pā marks the beginning of the First Taranaki War. 28 March: Battle of Waireka.
In August, 1859, I arrived in Christchurch, having come at the request of Bishop Harper, from Auckland, where I was engaged in Maori Mission work, to undertake the charge of the Maoris in his diocese, which then included all the country to the south of Nelson and Marlborough.
Page 1. ›. Media. Story: Photography. Contents. Previous. Alfred Barker's photo of Christchurch, 1859 (1st of 5) Next. Dr Alfred Barker was a skilled amateur photographer who recorded Christchurch's early development. In this photo from 1859, the provincial council buildings are captured mid-construction. The Avon River is in the foreground.
Nov 2, 2017 · Historical events from year 1859. Learn about 76 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1859 or search by date or keyword.
