
- 2 June 1874
“The Press” publishes an evening paper, “The Globe” to compete with “The Star”. It became “The Telegraph”, then “The Truth”, then “Evening News”. Publication ceased in May 1917.
4 June 1866
Refurbished Royal Princess Theatre re-opens as the first Theatre Royal.
7 June 1877
New Canterbury College (University) building opens. Designed by B.W. Mountfort, the building is now part of the Arts Centre.
8 June 1838
First French warship, the corvette “Heroine” (Captain J.B. Cecille) arrives in Akaroa.
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chronological order from pre-European times to 1989.
More June events in our Christchurch chronology.