1902 in New Zealand explained

The following lists events that happened during 1902 in New Zealand.

Incumbents

Regal and viceregal

Government

The Liberal Party was re-elected and formed the 15th New Zealand Parliament.

The number of members of the House of Representatives is increased from 74 to 80.[2]

Parliamentary opposition

Leader of the Opposition – no recognised leader in 1902.[3]

Main centre leaders

Events

Arts and literature

See 1902 in art, 1902 in literature

Music

See: 1902 in music

Sport

Boxing

The New Zealand Boxing Association is formed to control and promote amateur boxing. The first national championships are held, in four weight divisions, in Christchurch.[4]

National amateur champions

Chess

National Champion: R.J. Barnes of Wellington.[5]

Golf

The 10th National Amateur Championships were held in Christchurch[6]

Horse racing

Harness racing

Rugby

Soccer

Provincial league champions:[8]

Births

Deaths

See also

Notes and References

  1. Statistics New Zealand: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990. ISSN 0078-0170 page 52
  2. http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/HstBldgs/History/Resources/3/6/e/36e40376aa2842e6bcce0a4557ebf2bc.htm New Zealand Parliament – Parliament timeline
  3. Web site: Elections NZ – Leaders of the Opposition. 6 April 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081017200326/http://www1.elections.org.nz/democracy/leaders-opposition.html. 17 October 2008. dead.
  4. Todd, S. (1976) Sporting Records of New Zealand. Auckland: Moa Publications.
  5. http://www.poisonpawn.co.nz/nzcftitles.htm List of New Zealand Chess Champions
  6. Web site: Men's Golf – National Champions. An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand. McLintock. A. H.. Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. 1966. 13 February 2009.
  7. http://www.hrnz.co.nz/data/major_races/major_race2.htm Auckland Trotting cup at hrnz.co.nz
  8. Web site: New Zealand: List of champions. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. 1999.