1909

 

Press Co. Building, Cathedral Square, Christchurch - 1919

February 22

New "Press" building in operation in Cathedral Square. Designed by J. J. Collins and R.D. Harman, it was the city’s first ferro-concrete building.

March 4

Te Wai Pounamu Māori Girls College established at Ohoka. The college moved to Christchurch in 1921.

June 13

Cafe Continental Hotel at Sumner destroyed by fire.

June 21

City’s high pressure water supply in operation.

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