1891 in New Zealand

none November 2019 1891 The following lists events that happened during 1891 in New Zealand. Incumbents Regal and viceregal Head of State – Queen Victoria Governor – The Earl of Onslow Government and law 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. Speaker of the House – William Steward becomes Speaker taking over from Maurice O'Rorke. Premier – John Ballance takes office on 24 January, replacing Harry Atkinson. Minister of Finance – John Ballance takes office on 24 January, replacing Harry Atkinson. Chief Justice – Hon Sir James Prendergast Parliamentary opposition Leader of the Opposition – John Ballance (Liberal Party) until 23 June, then John Bryce (Independent) until 31 August, then William Rolleston (Independent).http://www.elections.org.nz/democracy/leaders-opposition.html Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition 6 April 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081017200326/http://www1.elections.org.nz/democracy/leaders-opposition.html 17 October 2008 dead Main centre leaders Mayor of Auckland – John Upton followed by William Crowther Mayor of Christchurch – Samuel Manning followed by Charles Gray Mayor of Dunedin – John Carroll followed by Charles Robert Chapman Mayor of Wellington – Arthur Winton Brown Events 13 January – The first public phonograph performance in New Zealand is made at Christchurch.Christchurch City Libraries - Christchurch: A chronologySutherland, A. New Zealand Famous Firsts and Related Records. 1961 9 March – The Palmerston North to Napier railway line is completed with the opening of the line between Woodville and Palmerston North, through the Manawatū Gorge. 17 March – The S.S. Alice is the first mechanically powered vessel to pass through Ohau Channel and the first to operate on Lake Rotoiti. Among the passengers are Governor Onslow and Lady Onslow.http://www.woodenboatparade.co.nz/SS%20Alice.htm Woodenboatparade: S.S. Alice 27 October 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070704191320/http://www.woodenboatparade.co.nz/SS%20Alice.htm 4 July 2007 dead dmy-all (see also 1889) 23 June – An earthquake strikes Port Waikato. Arts and literature Music Sport Athletics 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.Heidenstrom, P. (1992) Athletes of the Century. Wellington: GP Publications. 1-86956-044-2Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. 0-908570-00-7 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 National champion: R.J Barnes of WellingtonList of New Zealand Chess Champions https://web.archive.org/web/20081014052518/http://poisonpawn.co.nz/nzcftitles.htm 14 October 2008 Boxing 14 January: Bob Fitzsimmons wins the world middleweight boxing title by beating Jack (Nonpareil) Dempsey.Today in History | NZHistory Horse racing Harness racing Auckland Trotting Cup (over 3 miles) is won by RarusAuckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20090617211531/http://www.hrnz.co.nz/data/major_races/major_race2.htm 17 June 2009 Thoroughbred racing New Zealand Cup – British Lion New Zealand Derby – Florrie Auckland Cup – Pinfire Wellington Cup – Cynisca Season leaders (1890/91) Leading flat jockey – G. Collelo Lawn bowls Dissatisfied with their remoteness from the national association the North Island clubs and those from Nelson form a separate Northern Bowling Association. National ChampionsAs 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. Singles – G. White (Milton) Fours – D. Campbell, W. Weir, D. Mackie and W. Carswell (skip) (Taieri) Polo The New Zealand Polo Association is formed from clubs in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Rangitikei, North Canterbury and Waikari. Savile Cup winners – Christchurch Rowing National Champions (Men) Single sculls – W. Bridson (Wellington) Double sculls – Star Coxless pairs – Wellington Coxed fours – Wellington Rugby union Provincial club rugby champions include: see also :Category:Rugby union in New Zealand Shooting Ballinger Belt – Private C. Kruse (Wanganui Rifles) Soccer Provincial Champions:New Zealand - List of Champions – This is the first year any provincial championship is recorded. Auckland commenced in 1892. Wellington: Petone Wanderers Swimming National champions (Men) 100 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland) 440 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland) 880 yards freestyle – H. Nicholson (Auckland) Tennis 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 13 December: Frank S. Anthony, writer 18 December: Tiaki Omana, politician, rugby union player. 25 December: Clarrie Grimmett, Australian cricketer. Deaths 5 January: Henry Manders, Member of Parliament. 5 June: Harry Farnall, politician. 20 July: (in London, England) Frederick Weld, politician and governor. 30 September Christian Toxward, architect See also List of years in New Zealand Timeline of New Zealand history History of New Zealand Military history of New Zealand Timeline of the New Zealand environment Timeline of New Zealand's links with Antarctica References General Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. 1-86958-879-7 Specific External links 1891 in yes