Christchurch’s first phone call

Articles, Lost Christchurch

In 1877, the world was abuzz with the news of Professor Bell’s invention – the telephone. The Steinway Hall,  in New York, was packed to capacity on the 2nd of April, 1877 with the firs…

Photograph of Whole House Reuse Item 318

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A photograph of Whole House Reuse item 318. This item was salvaged from 19 Admiral Way in New Brighton as part of the Whole House Reuse project.

Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:27 (17)

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A photograph of someone taking a photograph of the Canterbury Tales procession with a smart phone. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :[Shoulder-tapped Chinese Architect]. 8 April 2…

Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Shows John Key phoning Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee during his recent visit to China. Key tells Gerry he has found an architect friend in China who can design the new Christchurch Cathedral. Wider context refers to the debate over the 3 plans recently released for the Cathedral, but also refers to media debate concerning Key's involvement in instances of preferential appointments - in particular, his claim to have forgotten a phone call to his friend Ian Fletcher in which Key suggested Fletcher should apply to become director of the Government Communications Security Bureau. See Stuff, 3 April 2013. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Photograph by Paul Corliss 3073

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A photograph of a sign on the side of Torlesse Street giving information about the closure of Kerrs Road. The sign reads, "Temporary road closure. Kerrs Road will be closed between Wainoni Road and 144 Kerrs Road from 7am 04/02/2013 to 6pm 15/03/2013. 24 hours for enquiries, phone 0508 718 719".