1893 in New Zealand

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1893 in New Zealand:
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With the sudden death of John Balance 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.

[edit] Incumbents

[edit] Regal and Vice Regal

[edit] 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 Balance 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, 4 days after the death of John Balance.
Chief Justice - Hon Sir James Prendergast

[edit] Parliamentary opposition

Leader of the Opposition - William Rolleston (Independent) until 8 November, then William Russell (Independent). ^[2]

[edit] Main centre leaders

[edit] Events

[edit] Arts and literature

[edit] Music

[edit] Appointments and awards

See: New Zealand Order of Merit , Order of New Zealand

Archbishop of New Zealand
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia , see appointments to Diocese

[edit] Sport

[edit] Athletics

The Hammer throw is held for the first time at a New Zealand National Championships.

National champions (Men):

100 yards – J. Hempton (Wellington)
250 yards – L. Harley (Wellington)
440 yards – N. Gurr (Wellington)
880 yards – N. Gurr (Wellington)
1 mile – C. Rees (Canterbury)
3 miles – W. Burk (Otago)
120 yards hurdles – W. Moir (Canterbury)
440 yards hurdles – D. Matson (Canterbury)
Long jump – R. Gore (Wellington)
High jump – tie R. Gore (Wellington) and F. Meyrick (Canterbury)
Pole vault –W. West (Canterbury)
Shot put – O. McCormack (Wellington)
Hammer throw – O. McCormack (Wellington)

[edit] Cricket

[edit] 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.

National amateur champion (men): J. Somerville (Otago)
National amateur champion (women): ?. Lomax-Smith (Christchurch)

[edit] Horse racing

New Zealand Cup winner: Rosefeldt
New Zealand Derby winner: Skirmisher
Auckland Cup winner: Pegasus
Wellington Cup winner: Retina
Top New Zealand stakes earner: St Hippo
Leading flat jockey: JT. Buddicombe

see also Category:New Zealand horse races.

[edit] Polo

Savile Cup winners: Christchurch

[edit] Rowing

Men's national champions (coxed fours): Lyttelton
Men's national champions (coxless pairs): Union, Christchurch
Men's national champions (double sculls): Union, Christchurch
Men's national champions (single sculls): J. McGrath (Otago)

[edit] Rugby Union

Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

[edit] Shooting

Ballinger Belt: Private A. Ballinger (Wellington Guards)

[edit] Swimming

National champions (Men):

100 yards frestyle – H. Hodges (Auckland)
220 yards frestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
440 yards frestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)
880 yards frestyle – H. Bailey (Auckland)

[edit] Tennis

New Zealand championships:

Men's singles: M. Fenwicke
Women's singles: J. Rees
Men's doubles: R. Harman/F. Wilding
Women's doubles: Not held

[edit] Notes

^ 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. Retrieved on 2008-04-06.

[edit] References

Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.

[edit] Births

[edit] Deaths

[edit] See also

For world events and topics in 1893 not specifically related to New Zealand see: 1893

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