Heritage

Christchurch - a chronology

1856

March 15
Christchurch Club formed.
March 27
First wool cargo shipped to London from Lyttelton (via Auckland).
July 31
By Royal Charter, Christchurch becomes New Zealand’s first city.
March 6
Riccarton race course established.
(no date)
Riccarton House built.

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