Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Chatham Islands" in English language version.
Having reached the shore without any interruption, we displayed the union flag, turned a turf, and took possession of the island; which I named Chatham Island, (in honor of the Earl of Chatham,) in the name of His Majesty King George the Third; under the presumption of our being first discoverers.
He claimed possession for Great Britain and named the islands after the First Lord of the Admiralty, John Pitt, 2nd Earl of Chatham.
There is hereby constituted a district, to be known as The Chatham Islands Territory, which district comprises the islands known as the Chatham Islands and the area of the territorial sea adjoining those islands.
As of July 1, control of the Chatham Islands' health services will transfer to Canterbury.
The unofficial flag of the Chatham Islands is visible above the New Zealand flag.
There is hereby constituted a district, to be known as The Chatham Islands Territory, which district comprises the islands known as the Chatham Islands and the area of the territorial sea adjoining those islands.
As of July 1, control of the Chatham Islands' health services will transfer to Canterbury.