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A timeline of some Christchurch events in chronological order from 1700s to 1989.
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This week in history
- July 4, 1902
- New Zealand Boxing Association formed in City.
- July 4, 1977
- Hundreds evacuated as serious flooding affects City.
- July 6, 1887
- Heavy floods. 3 young men drown in the Avon River as a result of a boating mishap.
- July 7, 1908
- Widespread flooding in city and province.
- July 7, 1986
- Heavy rain floods northern suburbs of city.
- July 8, 1880
- Canterbury Society of Arts formed.
