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List of events
The following lists events that happened during 1882 in New Zealand.
One of New Zealand's major industries – export meat – is initiated when the shipping of frozen meat to Britain proves successful.
Incumbents
Regal and viceregal
Government and law
The
8th New Zealand Parliament continues.
Main centre leaders
Events
- 15 February: The Dunedin departs from
Port Chalmers carrying the first shipment of frozen meat bound for Britain.
[1]
- 26 April – A telephone exchange is opened in Dunedin (the third in New Zealand).
Sport
Cricket
Horse racing
- New Zealand Cup winner: Welcome Jack
- New Zealand Derby winner: Cheviot
- Auckland Cup winner: Welcome Jack
- Wellington Cup winner: Hilda
- see also
Category:Horse races in New Zealand.
Rugby union
The first overseas rugby team visits New Zealand. The
Southern Rugby Union from
New South Wales wins four of its seven matches.
[2] (see also
1884)
Provincial club rugby champions include:
- see also
Category:Rugby union in New Zealand
Shooting
Ballinger Belt:
Corporal Hutchison (Dunedin)
Births
Unknown date
Deaths
See also
References
- General
- Romanos, J. (2001) New Zealand Sporting Records and Lists. Auckland: Hodder Moa Beckett.
ISBN
1-86958-879-7
- Specific
External links
Media related to
1882 in New Zealand at Wikimedia Commons
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