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• Plan of Christchurch and Suburbs

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  An early map of Sydenham before its amalgamation with Christchurch City. Shown are old street names, locations of churches, borough chambers, the gas works, and the old site for the Agricultural Show Grounds.

• Sydenham

  the Model Borough of Old Christchurch : An Informal History

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  The colourful story of Sydenham as recorded by the Local History Group of the Canterbury Branch of the Federation of University Women. This book covers the first European land buyers in the area, what early settlement was like, schools, industry,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sydenham

  Past and Present : a History of the Borough of Sydenham From Its Foundation in 1877 Up to the Time of Its Amalgamation With the City of Christchurch

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  A history of Sydenham from 1877-1903. This book also includes historical advertisements for local Sydenham businesses printed throughout its pages.

• Sydenham School Centennial, 1873-1973

  the History of Sydenham School, Programme of Centennial Week and Reminiscences From All Eras

  Russell, Suzanne, 1949-

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  Contains a history of the area as well as the school itself. Also includes biographies of Head Masters, staff, Dux Medal winners, enrollment lists at the time of publication, some examples of class photos, and lots of reminiscences from past pupils.

• History of the Sydenham School

  1873-1933, Together With Biographical Notes and Reminiscences Reports of the Jubilee Celebrations, November 12th to 16th, 1932, and Histories of the Sydenham Rugby, Cricket and Hockey Clubs

  Williams, Charles H.

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  Another history of Sydenham School, this one covers the first 60 years and includes sports clubs.

• One Hundred Years

  the Parish of Sydenham, 1876-1976

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  A history of the Anglican parish and St Saviour's Church. Includes a list of Vicars and assistant clergy through the church's history, and named photographs of the choir and vestry around the time of publication.

• Sydenham Rugby Club 1882-2007

  a History of 125 Years of Rugby With the Sydenham Rugby Club

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  The Sydenham Rugby Club may be the longest running organisation within the whole borough. This book charts the highs and lows, the community connections, as well as details about players and others involved in 125 years of the clubs success.

• Tom Lawn: Mystery Forward

  a Life in Business and Rugby

  Pirie, Mark, 1974-

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  Tom Lawn played rugby for Sydenham from 1919-1924, which is detailed in chapters four and five. His Sydenham factory (Booth, MacDonald and Co Ltd, corner of Carlyle and Colombo Streets) claims to be the first in the country to employ women to make…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Our Mabel

  Gee, David, 1936-

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  Mabel Howard (1894–1972) was New Zealand's first female Cabinet Minister - and the first in the British Commonwealth. She represented Sydenham in parliament from 1946-1969.

• Heart and Hand

  a Biography of Charles Allison / Hilda Eiby

  Eiby, Hilda, 1882-1980

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  Charles Allison arrived in Canterbury in 1856. As Town Clerk and Borough Surveyor - as well as a number of other positions he held throughout his life - he was closely associated with many different aspects of life in Sydenham.

• The Fighting Man

  a Study of the Life and Times of T.E. Taylor

  Macleod, Nellie F. H. (Nellie Frances Hayman), 1892 or 3-1972

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  In the 1890s 'Tommy' Taylor became a member of the Sydenham Borough Council. He founded the Sydenham Prohibition League, which published the weekly magazine 'the Prohibitionist'. Chapter 6 details the Sydenham Campaign and where it fits in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Temperance and Prohibition in New Zealand

  Compiled and Issued Under the Auspices of the New Zealand Alliance for the Abolition of the Liquor Traffic

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  Also available online as this has been digitised on the New Zealand Electronic Text Collection. Page 60: The Sydenham Campaign and What It Led to, coves the period 1887 to 1896.

• The Watering Holes

  Some Historical Notes on a Number of Old Christchurch Hotels

  Symons, Stephen, 1948-

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  Chapter three is all about the Club Hotel in Sydenham, built in 1882 by Stephen Lawrence. The Lawrence family was involved in hospitality in Sydenham for 106 years.

• The Salvation Army Sydenham Citadel Corps

  Centenary Celebrations, 1883-1983

  Tong, Stan W. (Stan William), 1921-

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  As well as photos of different groups, this book contains articles from newspapers that mention the Sydenham Citadel Corps through the years, and a timeline of events. Music making and youth work both have their own sections. A list of officers in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Requiem for a Gasworks

  Pollard, John S., 1923-1999

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  For over 118 years the Christchurch Gas Coal and Coke Company Ltd (later known as the Christchurch Gas Ltd) were at the corner of Morehouse Avenue and Waltham Road. This book covers from the very beginning of gas in Christchurch through to the 1980s.

• Sydenham Master Plan

  Christchurch (N.Z.). Suburban Centres Programme

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  The plan for Sydenham's recovery after the 2011 earthquake, showing the intention retain its identity as a place of industry, action and innovation. As well as rebuild goals, this includes Sydenham's place in the context of Christchurch, history,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Structural Performance

  a Visual Record of Strengthened Vintage Masonry Buildings After the Christchurch Earthquakes to Inform a Safer Future

  Dizhur, Dmytro

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  Most of this book focuses on the CBD but three buildings from Sydenham are included. 192 Moorhouse Ave (The Jacobson Building, formerly the Crown Hotel), 116-118 Durham Street (NZ Loan and Mercantile Woolstore), and a warehouse at 50 Sandyford…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sydenham Cityscope

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  Details of every commercial building in Sydenham through the 1990s to 2000. Includes building description, owners, tenants, and sometimes sale information.

• Growing Pains

  a Childhood in Christchurch, 1905-1921 : An Autobiography

  Cocks, E. M. Somers, 1905-1991

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  The author's father and grandfather were both vicars of the parish of Sydenham. She was born in 1905 and her autobiography includes memories of growing up in Sydenham.

• Luke Adams

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  The artist file of Sydenham potter Luke Adams. He established Luke Adams Pottery in the 1880s, first on Carlyle then Colombo Street, where he worked and lived until 1965. The Luke Adams Pottery company was the longest operating pottery company in…Read moreRead more of this annotation