1882 in New Zealand

1882 in New Zealand
Decades:
  • 1860s
  • 1870s
  • 1880s
  • 1890s
  • 1900s
See also:

One of New Zealand's major industries — export meat — is initiated when the shipping of frozen meat to Britain proves successful.

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The 8th Parliament continues.

Main centre leaders

Events

Sport

Cricket

Horse racing

see also Category:New Zealand horse races.

Rugby union

The first overseas rugby team visits New Zealand. The Southern Rugby Union from New South Wales wins four of its seven matches.[2] (see also 1884)

Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

Shooting

Ballinger Belt: Corporal Hutchison (Dunedin)

Births

Unknown date

See also

References

General
Specific
  1. New Zealand History online: 15 February
  2. Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7

External links

Media related to 1882 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons

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