The New Zealand Land Company, founded by Edward Gibbon Wakefield—Selection of site for Nelson settlement—New Zealand Company’s proposal to found Scottish and Church of England colonies—Mr. Tuckett’s visit to Port Cooper (Lyttelton)—Leaves from Dr. Monro’s diary, giving reasons for rejection of Port Cooper as the site for Scottish settlement.
Chapter II.—1847–1849. The Foundation of the Canterbury Settlement
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John Robert Godley: his appointment as leader—The Canterbury Association Formed: its plan of settlement—Funds raised by personal guarantee—Captain Thomas sent out to select site—Port Cooper chosen, and why.
Chapter III.—1849–1850. Preparation for Arrival of Settlers
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Choice of site for Capital—Origin of names of Christchurch and Avon—Mr. Edward Jollie’s survey work—Planning Christchurch—Naming the streets—Canterbury Association’s Charter—Arrival of Mr. Godley, and his first impressions—Work stopped for want of funds—Difficulties in London—Small area of land only applied for—Surrender of its Charter by New Zealand Company—Society of Canterbury Colonists—“Canterbury Papers”—Riccarton.
Chapter IV.—1850–1851. Arrival of Canterbury Pilgrims
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Arrival of “First Four Ships”—Welcomed by Governor Grey and by Mr. Godley—Meeting of Society of Land Purchasers—Choice of site for Capital—Bishop Selwyn—The “Lyttelton Times”—Dr. Jackson, the Bishop-Designate—Allotment of lands and choice of sections—St. Michael’s Church—Squatting Regulations.
Demand for Local Government—Friction between Mr. Godley and the London Council of the Canterbury Association—Australian Gold Diggings, and their effect on Canterbury—Survey of first year’s work of colonisation—Society of Canterbury Colonists—Visit of Governor Grey—Land Sales—Constitution Bill, including provision for Provincial Council—Criticism of the Canterbury Association—Resignation of Mr. Godley, and his departure for England and death.
