First Land Allotted to Settlers – 17th February 1851
On the 17th and 18th February 1851, the first allotment of land to the settlers took place. The land office (pictured with the flag standing outside) hadn’t even been finished as people gathered outside. It was situated where the earthquake damaged Christchurch Municipal Chambers now sit (as of 2014). “Outside the scene looked busy enough. …
