Heritage

Christchurch - a chronology

1888

September 1
Earthquake causes damage throughout City. Cathedral spire badly damaged.
September 29
South Island rugby team plays Lillywhite and Shrewsbury’s English team at Lancaster Park.
(no date)
Tramway to Sumner completed.
Fort Jervois built on Ripapa Island as a result of the 1885 "Russian scare".

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