Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Has Christchurch's Luck Run Out | Stuff.co.nz

The earthquakes may have destroyed much of Christchurch, but history shows the city still has significant advantages. In the first of a series of five articles, Professor John Cookson looks at history and the remaking of "Lucky Christchurch".

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Canterbury, New Zealand, Provincial Rolls, 1868-1874 - Ancestry.com

  • Canterbury, New Zealand, Provincial Rolls, 1868-1874
    Electoral rolls for Canterbury province, New Zealand years 1868 to 1874. The rolls were compiled during election years and include the names of individuals from each electoral district who were qualified to vote for the provincial superintendent and members of the provincial council. Information listed includes number, name of voter, address, qualification, and property description.
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