Christchurch: A Chronology to 1989

A timeline of some Christchurch events in chronological order from 1700s to 1989.

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August 6, 1867: Unveiling of the Godley statue in Cathedral Square New Zealand’s first public statue. However, the statue’s inscription acclaiming him ”founder of Canterbury“ is possibly over generous. Wakefield should at least share the title.
August 7, 1982: Opening of City Mall, a major new pedestrian amenity created by the closure of parts of Cashel and High Streets. The project had first been mooted in 1967.
August 8, 1945: More flooding in City, worst at Shirley, Radley and Sumner.
August 8, 1989: Christchurch Central MP and Deputy Prime Minister, Geoffrey Palmer appointed as Prime Minister after resignation of David Lange.
August 9, 1840: Captain Langlois in the “Compte de Paris” arrives in Pigeon Bay with 63 French settlers.
August 9, 1966: First City Council urban renewal housing (Airedale Courts) opens.
August 10, 1840: Captain Owen Stanley in HMS Britomart dashes to Akaroa and raises the British flag to proclaim sovereignty over the South Island.
August 10, 1932: Statue of Captain James Cook unveiled in Victoria Square.
August 11, 1877: Canterbury Cricket Council formed.
August 11, 1923: Christchurch Radio Society begins regular radio transmission with station 3AC.
August 12, 1849: Surveyor Edward Jollie arrives to join Thomas.