1889 in New Zealand
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The following lists events that happened during 1889 in New Zealand.
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Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
- Head of State â Queen Victoria
- Governor â The term of Lieutenant-General Sir William Jervois ends on 23 March. The Earl of Onslow takes up the position of governor on 2 May.
Government and law
The 10th New Zealand Parliament continues.
Parliamentary opposition
Leader of the Opposition â John Ballance (Liberal Party).[1] This is the first year in which there is a recognised opposition leader.
Main centre leaders
- Mayor of Auckland â Albert Devore followed by John Upton
- Mayor of Christchurch â Charles Louisson
- Mayor of Dunedin â Hugh Gourley followed by John Roberts
- Mayor of Wellington â John Duthie
Events
Arts and literature
Reputedly the first science fiction novel written by a New Zealander, Anno Domini 2000, or, Woman's Destiny by former premier Julius Vogel is published.
Sport
Athletics
National Champions, Men
- 100 yards â T. Lewis (Hawkes Bay)
- 250 yards â H. Reeves (Canterbury)
- 440 yards â H. Reeves (Canterbury)
- 880 yards â P. Cox (Southland)
- 1 mile â F. Ellis (Hawkes Bay)
- 120 yards hurdles â Harold Batger (Wellington)
- Long jump â Leonard Cuff (Canterbury)
- High jump â T. McNaught (Otago)
Chess
National Champion: Arthur Ollivier, of Christchurch[5]
Horse racing
Major race winners
- New Zealand Cup â Tirailleur
- New Zealand Derby â Scots Grey
- Auckland Cup â Leopold
- Wellington Cup â Dudu
Lawn bowls
National Champions
- Singles â H. Toomer (Canterbury)
- Fours â M. Elliott, P. Dow, W. Allnutt and W. Carlton (skip) (Roslyn)
Polo
The Christchurch Polo Club is formed.[7]
Rowing
Coxless pairs and Double sculls are held at the championships for the first time.
National Champions (Men)
- Single sculls â T. McKay (Wellington)
- Double sculls â Wellington
- Coxless pairs â Wellington
- Coxed fours â Wellington
Rugby union
Provincial club rugby champions include:
- see also Category:Rugby union in New Zealand
Shooting
Ballinger Belt â Sergeant Parslow (Auckland)
Tennis
After this year the mixed doubles championship are not held again held until 1900.
New Zealand championships
- Men's singles â P. Fenwicke
- Women's singles â E. Gordon
- Men's doubles â Richard Harman and Frederick Wilding
- Women's doubles â K. Hitchings and E. Gordon
- Mixed doubles â Frederick Wilding and E. Gordon
Births
- 27 February: Melville Lyons, politician
- 19 June: Cora Louisa Burrell, politician (MLC).
Deaths
- 26 July: Thomas Gillies, politician
- 26 July: Arthur Fulton, engineer
- 10 December: Robert Campbell, politician
- 13 December: Sarah Greenwood, artist
