1881 in New Zealand

The following lists events that happened during 1881 in New Zealand.

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 1881 in New Zealand

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Decades:
  • 1860s
  • 1870s
  • 1880s
  • 1890s
  • 1900s
See also:

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government and law

The general election is held on 9 December. Afterwards the 8th New Zealand Parliament begins.

Main centre leaders

Events
  • 1 October – The first telephone exchange in New Zealand is opened in Christchurch.[1]
  • 24 October – A telephone exchange is opened in Auckland.[1]

Sport

Cricket
  • The Auckland Association is formed.[2]
  • An Australian team tours the country playing twelve matches against provincial teams. None of the games have first-class status, with the home teams fielding between 12 and 22 players. Australia suffered one loss, but 10 wickets to the Wanganui XXII. Itinerary

Horse racing
  • New Zealand Cup winner: Grip
  • New Zealand Derby winner: The Dauphin
  • Auckland Cup winner: King Quail
  • Wellington Cup winner: Natator

Rugby union

The Otago union is formed.[2]

Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

Shooting

Ballinger Belt: Lieutenant Paynter (Nelson)

Births

Deaths

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  • Paora Te Potangaroa, Māori prophet.
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See also

References
General
  • Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
Specific
  1. A. C. Wilson. 'Telecommunications - Telephones, 1877–1914', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 4-Jul-12
  2. Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications. ISBN 0-908570-00-7

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