1893 in New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 1893 in New Zealand.
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With the sudden death of John Ballance on 27 April the 13 years of Richard Seddon as Prime Minister begins. On 28 November New Zealand women become the first in the world to vote in a national election.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government and law
The Electoral Bill granting women the franchise is given Royal Assent by Governor Lord Glasgow on 19 September, and women voted for the first time on 28 November. The Liberal Party is re-elected and begins the 12th New Zealand Parliament.
- Speaker of the House – William Steward
- Prime Minister – John Ballance dies on 27 April and Richard Seddon becomes the new Prime Minister.[1]
- Minister of Finance – On 1 May Joseph Ward becomes Minister of Finance, four days after the death of John Ballance.
- Chief Justice – Hon Sir James Prendergast
Parliamentary opposition
Leader of the Opposition – William Rolleston (Independent) until 8 November, then William Russell (Independent).[2]
Main centre leaders
- Mayor of Auckland – William Crowther followed by James Holland
- Mayor of Christchurch – William Prudhoe followed by Eden George
- Mayor of Dunedin – Charles Haynes followed by Henry Fish
- Mayor of Wellington – Francis Bell
Arts and literature
Sport
Athletics
The first Australia and New Zealand Championships are held. Tim O'Connor (in the Shot Put) is the first New Zealander to win an event.[3] These combined Championships are held biennially until 1927 except during World War I.
The hammer throw is held for the first time at a New Zealand National Championships.
National Champions, Men
- 100 yards – Jack Hempton (Wellington)
- 250 yards – L. Harley (Wellington)
- 440 yards – Norman L. Gurr (Wellington)
- 880 yards – Norman L. Gurr (Wellington)
- 1 mile – C. Rees (Canterbury)
- 3 miles – William J. Burk (Otago)
- 120 yards hurdles – W. Moir (Canterbury)
- 440 yards hurdles – D. Matson (Canterbury)
- Long jump – Ross F. Gore (Wellington)
- High jump – tie Ross F. Gore (Wellington) and F. Meyrick (Canterbury)
- Pole vault – W. West (Canterbury)
- Shot put – O. McCormack (Wellington)
- Hammer throw – O. McCormack (Wellington)
Billiards
The second firm in the country to begin the manufacture of billiard tables does so in Auckland.[4]
Chess
National Champion: Franz Vaughan Siedeberg of Dunedin. (his 2nd title)[5]
Golf
The New Zealand Amateur Championships are held for the first time. They are hosted by the Otago Golf Club and staged at the Balmacewan course.[4]
- National Champion – Men: J. Somerville (Otago)
- National matchplay champion – Women: Mrs. Lomax-Smith (Christchurch)
Harness racing
- Auckland Trotting Cup (over 3 miles) is won by Sandfly[6]
Thoroughbred racing
- New Zealand Cup – Rosefeldt
- New Zealand Derby – Skirmisher
- Auckland Cup – Pegasus
- Wellington Cup – Retina
Season leaders (1892/93)
- Top New Zealand stakes earner – St Hippo
- Leading flat jockey – T. Buddicombe
Lawn Bowls
National Champions[7]
- Singles – W. Cowie (Dunedin)
- Fours – W. Barnett, C. Hulbert, H. Toomer and H. Thomson (skip) (Christchurch)
Polo
- Savile Cup winners: Christchurch
Rowing
National Champions (Men)
- Single sculls – J. McGrath (Otago)
- Double sculls – Union, Christchurch
- Coxless pairs – Union, Christchurch
- Coxed fours – Lyttelton
Shooting
Ballinger Belt – Private A. Ballinger (Wellington Guards)
Swimming
National Champions (Men)
- 100 yards freestyle – H. Hodges (Auckland)
- 220 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 440 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
- 880 yards freestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
Tennis
National Champions
- Men's singles – M. Fenwicke
- Women's singles – J. Rees
- Men's doubles – R. Harman and F. Wilding
- Women's doubles – Not held
Births
- 30 January: George Yerex, wildlife conservator
Deaths
- 23 January: Henry Driver, politician
- 27 February (in London): Sir Charles Clifford, 1st Baronet, politician, first speaker of the House of Representatives.
- 22 March: Theophilus Daniel, politician.
- 27 April: John Ballance, politician & Premier.
- 28 April: Thomas King, politician (born 1821).
See also
References
- General
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
- Specific
- At this time the position is still officially "Premier" although "Prime Minister is also used ". Seddon used the latter almost exclusively throughout his term. See Prime Minister
- "Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition". Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2008.
- Heidenstrom, P. (1992) Athletes of the Century. Wellington: GP Publications. ISBN 1-86956-044-2
- Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
- List of New Zealand Chess Champions
- Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz
- 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.
- "New Zealand – List of Champions". Rsssf.com. 22 March 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
External links
Media related to 1893 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons