1876 in New Zealand

1876 in New Zealand
Decades:
  • 1850s
  • 1860s
  • 1870s
  • 1880s
  • 1890s
See also:

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The 1875 general election, which started on 29 December, concludes on 4 January. The 6th Parliament commences.

Premier Atkinson abolishes the New Zealand provincial system on 1 November.[1]

Main centre leaders

Events

Sport

Cricket

The Otago Cricket Association is formed.[4]

Horse racing

Major race winners

Lawn bowls

The first interclub competition in the country is held between the Dunedin and Fernhill clubs.[4]

Rugby union

Shooting

Ballinger Belt — Private J. Willocks (Clutha)[6]

Births

See also

References

General
Specific
  1. New Zealand Parliament - Parliament timeline
  2. "Completion of the cable". Nelson Evening Mail. 19 February 1876. p. 2. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
  3. "Daily Southern Cross". National Library of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 June 2008.
  4. 1 2 Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7
  5. 1 2 edited by A. H. McLintock (1966). "RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL". An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. Te Ara — The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Archived from the original on 20 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-13.
  6. "New Zealand champion shot / Ballinger Belt winners". National Rifle Association of New Zealand. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  7. All Blacks profile of Ernie Booth
  8. NZ Edge - Harold Williams

External links

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