1876 in New Zealand
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The following lists events that happened during 1876 in New Zealand.
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Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government and law
The 1875 general election, which started on 29 December, concludes on 4 January. The 6th New Zealand Parliament commences.
Premier Atkinson abolishes the New Zealand provincial system on 1 November.[1]
- Speaker of the House â Sir William Fitzherbet replaces Sir Francis Dillon Bell who did not stand for election at the end of 1875
- Premier â Daniel Pollen resigns on 15 February. Julius Vogel takes over until retiring on 1 September and is in turn replaced by Harry Atkinson.
- Minister of Finance â Julius Vogel takes over as Treasurer (Minister of Finance) from Harry Atkinson when he becomes Premier on 15 February. When Vogel retires on 1 September Atkinson resumes the position.
- Chief Justice â Hon Sir James Prendergast
Main centre leaders
- Mayor of Auckland City â Benjamin Tonks followed by William Hurst
- Mayor of Christchurch â Fred Hobbs
- Mayor of Dunedin â Keith Ramsay followed by Henry John Walter
- Mayor of Wellington â William Hutchison
Events
- 18 February: The first trans-Tasman submarine communications cable is completed, allowing telegraph communications with the rest of the world.[2]
- 4 April: Speight's is first brewed in Dunedin.
- 30 December: The Daily Southern Cross publishes its last issue, and merges with The New Zealand Herald. The Auckland-based newspaper began publishing as The Southern Cross in 1843.[3]
Sport
Cricket
The Otago Cricket Association is formed.[4]
Horse racing
Major race winners
- New Zealand Cup â Guy Fawkes
- New Zealand Derby â Songster
- Auckland Cup â Ariel
- Wellington Cup â Korari
Lawn bowls
The first interclub competition in the country is held between the Dunedin and Fernhill clubs.[4]
Rugby union
Shooting
Births
- 21 January: Tom Cross, rugby union and rugby league player.
- 24 February: Ernie Booth, rugby union player.[7]
- 23 March: Sally Low, social reformer and peace campaigner.[8]
- 6 April: Harold Williams, linguist.[9]
- 11 April Michael Reardon, political activist
- 7 June: Albert Samuel, politician
Deaths
- 26 August: Henry Balneavis, soldier
- 22 November: Charles Flinders Hursthouse, author and settler.
