1869

April 22

Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh (New Zealand’s first royal visitor).

June 9

Earthquake damages many buildings including the stone (second) Town Hall.

A.E. Preece Cyclists' Exchange - 1885

June 28

Velocipede ("boneshaker") bicycle (probably New Zealand’s first) tried out on city streets by its maker, coachbuilder Henry Wagstaff.

December 16

Anniversary celebrated by the first "boneshaker" bicycle race - from Latimer Square to the railway station and back.

Related

• Year by Year List
• Firsts, bests, worsts and lasts
• Sources
• About the Christchurch Chronology.