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1881 in New Zealand

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1881
in
New Zealand

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

Incumbents

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Regal and viceregal

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Government and law

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

Main centre leaders

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Events

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  • The government passes the Chinese Immigration Act 1881. This imposes a £10 tax per Chinese person entering New Zealand, and permits only one Chinese immigrant for every 10 tons of cargo.
  • 1 October – The first telephone exchange in New Zealand is opened in Christchurch.[1]
  • 24 October – A telephone exchange is opened in Auckland.[1]
  • 5 November – The invasion of Parihaka by a colonial militia aiming to clear the non-violent resistance movement and enable the subdivision of land for European settlement

Sport

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Cricket

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  • 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

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

Rugby union

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The Otago union is formed.[2]

Provincial club rugby champions include:

see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand

Shooting

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Ballinger Belt: Lieutenant Paynter (Nelson)

Births

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Deaths

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Unknown date

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See also

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References

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General
  • Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett. ISBN 1-86958-879-7
Specific
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