1871

January 9

"Park Terrace" murder. Manservant Simon Cadeno was later hanged for murdering a woman servant and injuring another.

January 16

Meat preserving works opens.

June 26

Christchurch Volunteer Police enrolled.

December 1

First rose show.

Related

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