1902 in New Zealand

The following lists events that happened during 1902 in New Zealand.

1902 in New Zealand

Decades:
  • 1880s
  • 1890s
  • 1900s
  • 1910s
  • 1920s
See also:

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government

The Liberal Party was re-elected and formed the 15th New Zealand Parliament.

The number of members of the House of Representatives is increased from 74 to 80.[2]

Parliamentary opposition

Leader of the Opposition – no recognised leader in 1902.[3]

Main centre leaders

Events

Arts and literature

See 1902 in art, 1902 in literature, Category:1902 books

Music

See: 1902 in music

Sport

Boxing

The New Zealand Boxing Association is formed to control and promote amateur boxing. The first national championships are held, in four weight divisions, in Christchurch.[4]

National amateur champions

  • Heavyweight – J. Fitzsimmons (Timaru)
  • Middleweight – F. Nash (Christchurch)
  • Lightweight – P. Oliver (Christchurch)
  • Featherweight – A. Jones (Christchurch)

Chess

National Champion: R.J. Barnes of Wellington.[5]

Golf

The 10th National Amateur Championships were held in Christchurch[6]

  • Men: S.H. Gollan (Napier)
  • Women: Mrs ? Bidwell

Harness racing

Rugby

  • The NZRFU decides upon a challenge format for the Ranfurly Cup competition. When the trophy arrives from Britain it turns out to in fact be a shield.
  • 13 September – The Ranfurly Shield is first awarded to Auckland in recognition of their unbeaten record for the season.

Soccer

Provincial league champions:[8]

Births

Category:1902 births

Deaths

Category:1902 deaths

See also

References

  1. Statistics New Zealand: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990. ISSN 0078-0170 page 52
  2. New Zealand Parliament – Parliament timeline
  3. "Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition". Archived from the original on 17 October 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2008.
  4. Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
  5. List of New Zealand Chess Champions Archived 14 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  6. McLintock, A. H., ed. (1966). "Men's Golf – National Champions". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 13 February 2009.
  7. Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz Archived 17 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  8. "New Zealand: List of champions". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 1999.

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