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1882 in New Zealand

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1882
in
New Zealand

Decades:
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The following lists events that happened during 1882 in New Zealand.

One of New Zealand's major industries – export meat – is initiated when the shipping of frozen meat to Britain proves successful.

Incumbents

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Regal and viceregal

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Government and law

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The 8th New Zealand Parliament continues.

Main centre leaders

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Events

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  • 15 February: The Dunedin departs from Port Chalmers carrying the first shipment of frozen meat bound for Britain.[1]
  • 26 April – A telephone exchange is opened in Dunedin (the third in New Zealand).

Sport

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Cricket

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Horse racing

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  • New Zealand Cup winner: Welcome Jack
  • New Zealand Derby winner: Cheviot
  • Auckland Cup winner: Welcome Jack
  • Wellington Cup winner: Hilda
see also Category:Horse races in New Zealand.

Rugby union

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The first overseas rugby team visits New Zealand. The Southern Rugby Union from New South Wales wins four of its seven matches.[2] (see also 1884)

Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

Shooting

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Ballinger Belt: Corporal Hutchison (Dunedin)

Births

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Unknown date

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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General
  • Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
Specific
  1. ^ New Zealand History online: 15 February
  2. ^ Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
  3. ^ Hughes, Beryl. "Jessie Isabel Hetherington". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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