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

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This week in history

January 2, 1896

Australasian Amateur Athletic and Cycling Championships held at Lancaster Park.

January 3, 1883

Graving dock in Lyttelton Harbour officially opens.

January 4, 1876

First meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Board.

January 5, 1940

First echelon of Canterbury troops for World War II leave Lyttelton on "Dunera" and "Sobieski".

January 6, 1851

The first school (which became Christ’s College) opens in Lyttelton.

January 7, 1844

First European child (Jeannie Manson) born at Riccarton.

January 8, 1877

First trial of harvesting machines at Riccarton.

January 8, 1979

First women bus drivers on Transport Board buses.

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