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Defused Box
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A digitally manipulated image of a fuse box. The photographer comments, "This is a fuse box that was in the middle of a field whilst the nearby stadium building was being demolished".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:08 09:32:37
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembles an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the earthquake. Bruce Roberts plays the trumpet".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:08 09:38:32
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembles an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the earthquake. Bernie Shapiro plays the French Horn".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:08 09:38:43
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembles an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the earthquake. Bernie Shapiro plays the French Horn".
Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:10:05
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:14:35
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:17:04
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 11:45:20
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
SPCA Canterbury Photograph 23
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a veterinarian holding a pigeon at SPCA Canterbury. The pigeon was named Barney Rubble due to the fact that it was found amongst the rubble and debris of the ChristChurch Cathedral.
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:10:20 (14)
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Dr Mark Quigley is a lecturer in the department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. His lecture on the Canterbury earthquake drew such interest that 600 were turned away".
Diabetes Centre Photograph 038
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a green sticker on the window of the Diabetes Centre on Hagley Avenue. The sticker was placed on the building after the 4 September 2010 earthquake, indicating that has been inspected and is safe to enter.
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:10:20 (05)
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Dr Mark Quigley is a lecturer in the department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. His lecture on the Canterbury earthquake drew such interest that 600 were turned away".
Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 050
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Damage to the Caxton Press building (left) and the adjoining building. In front is a pile of bricks, cordonned off with tape and road cones to keep the public away. Spray-painted codes show that the buildings have been checked by USAR.
We Lived Here: Oxford Terrace Photograph 039
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A photograph of the overgrown garden of Siobhan Murphy's house at 436 Oxford Terrace. The photographer comments, "That empty clothesline reflects the emptiness of the house and surrounding properties".
Waikato Times Image: Chris Hillock 2010:09:07 12:23:10
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "After the recent earthquake in Christchurch, Environment Waikato has released information that shows the Waikato people are under-prepared for a natural disaster. Adrian Pittari, University of Waikato Volcanologist".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:20 17:30:57
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Hold on to your hats. There's a big 7.1 aftershock coming! Ralph Bungard owner of Three Boys Brewery testing the beer that started being brewed the night of the Christchurch Earthquake".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:10:20 (09)
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Dr Mark Quigley is a lecturer in the department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury. His lecture on the Canterbury earthquake drew such interest that 600 were turned away".
Christchurch Press Image: Stacy Squires 2010:12:08 10:08:22
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Deutsche Bank education ensembles an opera singer and a brass quartet to entertain and enthuse schools that have been badly hit by the earthquake. Caitlin Mahon tries her hand at conducting".
Blowing smoke: clay pipes, advertising and other things in the 19th century
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
As the study of human history, it comes as no surprise that archaeology can be an exercise in contradictions. Humans are, after all, complex and paradoxical creatures. From a material culture perspective, one of the most obvious and frustrating incongruities … Continue reading →
In which the emanation of effluvia is offensive to one’s senses
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Continuing on from last week’s blog, today’s post takes a look (or a sniff, if you will) at the aromas of everyday life inside a Victorian house. Smell is such an intrinsic part of human life, yet so fleeting that it … Continue reading →
A few of our favourite things…
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been excavating a site in the CBD that’s yielded some of the most interesting artefacts we’ve see for a while. So, today on the blog, we’ve selected a few of these fascinating things for … Continue reading →
Archaeology: where losing your marbles is sometimes a good thing
Articles, Christchurch uncovered
Imagine, if you will, that you were born in 1870. Your parents are colonists who journeyed to Christchurch to build a new life for themselves and their family. They’re not rich, but you live comfortably enough in this new country. … Continue reading →
School closures driven by need to reduce number of schools
Audio, Radio New Zealand
It's been revealed earthquake damage was only one factor considered by the Ministry of Education when it decided to close schools in Christchurch and that it was just as much to do with reducing the overall number of schools in the city.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010 caused the parapet to topple, taking with it the verandah of this cafe where I had a few coffees.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The facade of this shop on Manchester Street was reduced to a heap of rubble during the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This shop at the Colombo Street / Tuam Street corner lost its side wall in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
This shop at the Colombo Street / Tuam Street corner lost its side wall in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on Saturday 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Colombo Street was eerily quiet and deserted during the Tuesday evening rush hour, in the aftermath of the magnitude 7,1 earthquake that struck Christchurch on 4 September 2010.
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Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Red stickered building means no access, and the building may be condemned if it cannot be repaired; aftermath of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Christchurch on 4 September 2010.