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1891 in New Zealand

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1891
in
New Zealand

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The following lists events that happened during 1891 in New Zealand.

Incumbents

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Regal and viceregal

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Government and law

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Following their victory in the 1890 election the Liberal Government forms the 11th New Zealand Parliament, taking office on 24 January. This is the first time a single political party forms a government in New Zealand.

The new Liberal Government restricts future terms of appointment to the Legislative Council to 7 years. Previous appointments have been for life.

Parliamentary opposition

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Leader of the OppositionJohn Ballance (Liberal Party) until 23 June, then John Bryce (Independent) until 31 August, then William Rolleston (Independent).[1]

Main centre leaders

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Events

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Arts and literature

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Music

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Sport

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Athletics

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  • 12 August Godfrey Shaw sets the first (unofficial) world record by a New Zealander. He runs 57.2 seconds for 440 yards hurdles at the Isle of Man.[5][6]

National Champions, Men The 440 yards hurdles is held for the first time.

  • 100 yards – J. King (Wellington) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
  • 250 yards – J. King (Wellington) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
  • 440 yards – J. Hutchison (Auckland) Race won by W. Macpherson (Australia)
  • 880 yards – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
  • 1 mile – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
  • 3 miles – Derisley Wood (Canterbury)
  • 120 yards hurdles – Harold Batger (Wellington)
  • 440 yards hurdles – Harold Batger (Wellington)
  • Long jump – T. Upfill (Auckland)
  • High jump – tie J. Hume (Wellington) and E. Laurie (Auckland)
  • Pole vault – T. Upfill (Auckland)
  • Shot put – Timothy O’Connor (Auckland)

Chess

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National champion: R.J Barnes of Wellington[7]

Boxing

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Horse racing

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Harness racing

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Thoroughbred racing

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Season leaders (1890/91)

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  • Leading flat jockey – G. Collelo

Lawn bowls

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Dissatisfied with their remoteness from the national association the North Island clubs and those from Nelson form a separate Northern Bowling Association. National Champions[10]

  • Singles – G. White (Milton)
  • Fours – D. Campbell, W. Weir, D. Mackie and W. Carswell (skip) (Taieri)

Polo

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The New Zealand Polo Association is formed from clubs in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rangitikei, North Canterbury and Waikari.[6]

  • Savile Cup winners – Christchurch

Rowing

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National Champions (Men)

  • Single sculls – W. Bridson (Wellington)
  • Double sculls – Star
  • Coxless pairs – Wellington
  • Coxed fours – Wellington

Rugby union

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Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

Shooting

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  • Ballinger Belt – Private C. Kruse (Wanganui Rifles)

Soccer

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Provincial Champions:[11] – This is the first year any provincial championship is recorded. Auckland commenced in 1892.

  • Wellington: Petone Wanderers

Swimming

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National champions (Men)

  • 100 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
  • 440 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
  • 880 yards freestyle – H. Nicholson (Auckland)

Tennis

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National championships

  • Men's singles – J. Marshall
  • Women's singles – J. Rees
  • Men's doubles – Richard Harman and Frederick Wilding
  • Women's doubles – K. Hitchings and E. Gordon

Births

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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. ^ "Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition". Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2008.
  2. ^ Christchurch City Libraries - Christchurch: A chronology
  3. ^ Sutherland, A. New Zealand Famous Firsts and Related Records. 1961
  4. ^ "Woodenboatparade: S.S. Alice". Archived from the original on 4 July 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2007.
  5. ^ Heidenstrom, P. (1992) Athletes of the Century. Wellington: GP Publications. ISBN 1-86956-044-2
  6. ^ a b Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
  7. ^ List of New Zealand Chess Champions Archived 14 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Today in History | NZHistory
  9. ^ Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz Archived 17 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ As the New Zealand Bowling Association at this time consists entirely of South Island clubs, the first truly "national" championships are not deemed to have begun until 1914.
  11. ^ New Zealand - List of Champions
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