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Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand

1893

1893.

January.

7.—Presentation of 100 sovs. to Inspector Hickson.

7.—Presentation to Mr. Butts, late Chief Postmaster, Dunedin, on his retirement on a pension.

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11.—Account of search for Quentin M'Kinnon, surveyor and explorer, on Lake Te Anau.

13.—Appearance of "Max O'Rell" (Mr. P. Blouet), lecturer and author.

16.—Death of Mr. R. Cramond, at Riccarton, æt. 76; arrived in Otago in 1848.

18.—Publication of True History of Australian Ballot, by F. R. Chapman.

23.—Arrival of Governor (Lord Glasgow) and Lady Glasgow.

25.—Dedication of Selwyn (Anglican) College by Bishop Nevill, in presence of Lord Glasgow.

Address by Lord Glasgow at anniversary meeting of Burns' Club, Garrison Hall.

February.

3.—Arrival of Lord Hopetoun (Governor of Victoria) and Lady Hopetoun.

6.—Publication in Otago Daily Times of experiences of shopkeepers under Saturday half-holiday movement.

14.—Retirement of Mr. W. B. Scandrett, twenty-one years Town Clerk, Invercargill. Succeeded by Mr. J. E. Hannah.

16.—Public meeting to organise subscribers for Queensland floods.

—Death of Mr. John Mills, æt. 75, passenger per Philip Laing.

March.

13.—Assumption of duty as Matron of Dunedin Girls' High School by Miss Fraser.

15.—Election of three Members of Education Board: J. Green, 166; T. Mackenzie, 125; Dr. Stenhouse, 114; Dr. Hislop, 62; D. Stewart, 55; R. Chisholm, 33.

17.—Agreement arrived at between Roslyn, Maori Hill, and Mornington boroughs for provision of joint water-supply.

23.—Anniversary of the province. For the first time the day was not a public holiday.

24.—Annual district meeting M.U.I.O.O.F. at Palmerston.

April.

6.—Mr. J. Currie rode from Dunedin to Invercargill on a pneumatic safety bicycle in 18½ hours. Distance 134 miles.

8.—Celebration of 21st anniversary of Otago University by a conversazione.

12.—Arrival of Rev. M. Harrison, Jewish Rabbi.

20.—Dr. Withers resigned surgeonship of Tuapeka Hospital after 18 years' tenure.

28.—Death of Hon. John Ballance, Premier.

29.—Opening of new Commercial Travellers Club room, Moray Place.

May.

7.—Installation of electric light at Kaitangata Company's coal mine.

15.—Unsuccessful attempt by Invercargill Borough Council to induce Government to permit them to lease their harbour.

18.—Opening of Southland Freezing Co.'s new works at Mataura Falls.

20.—Earthquake shock at Dunedin, about 1 a.m.; also felt at Invercargill.

23. Address at City Hall by Hon. W. P. Reeves, Minister of Education.

27.—Intimation of death at San Francisco of Mr. R. Creighton, formerly well known pressman on Otago, and more recently mail agent for N.Z. Government.

Address at Palmerston by Hon. J. M'Kenzie, Minister for Lands.

28.—Death, at Broad Bay, of Mr. John Hill, ætat. 75. He arrived by ship Blundell in 1848.

June.

2.—Annual Meeting of Dunedin Licensing Committee. Refused all (3) applications for licences.

10, 11.—Very heavy fall of snow, general over provincial district. Eleven inches fell in Dunedin between Friday and Sunday.

14.—Foundation stone laid of Presbyterian Church at the Bluff by the Hon. J. G. Ward.

21.—Dunedin Presbytery agreed to urge on Ministers to address congregations advocating Bible in Schools, and to ask office bearers to use influence in that direction re parliamentary elections.

24.—Intimation published of death at Auckland of Sir William Fox, ætat. 81.

July.

17.—Mr. C. C. Graham, official assignee in bankruptcy, assumed duty in Dunedin.

25.—Great demand for small grazing runs at land office; 291 applications for 28 runs, comprising 27,500 acres, mostly near Otago Central Railway.

27.—Banquet to Mr. Justice Ward and Mr. Justice Williams.

Foundation stone laid of St. Luke's (Anglican) Church, Mosgeil, by Bishop Nevill, with Masonic honours.

August.

7.—Opening of new Post Office at Invercargill by Hon. J. G. Ward, Postmaster-General.

8.—Death of Mrs. Livingston, æt. 85, wife of late Mr. Alex. Livingston, Government Auditor, who was brought out by the Provincial Government in 1856, as Master of the High School.

17.—Graduation ceremony, Otago University:—Graduates: M.A.: Misses A. Hallenstein, B. Watt, F. Ross; Messrs. F. H. Campbell, C. D. Lillie, T. A. Patterson, J. Porteous, F. V. Seideberg, P. Marshall, J. W. W. Hunter, and W. W. Bird. B.A.: Misses J. B. Jameson, C. M'Leod, M. E. Moore, E. H. Pearce, E. M. Rainforth, M. A. Sinclair; Messrs. T. R. W. Coutts, A. Doull, D. J. Matheson, A. S. Morrison, and C. R. D. Richardson. B.Sc.: Messrs. J. Chisholm, J. Rennie, and J. W. W. Hunter. D.Sc.: C. Chilton. LL.D.: J. G. Findlay. M.B.: Messrs. C. T. Little, K. M'Adam, R. Church, and J. Torrance.

September.

2.—Football: Christ College v. High School, at Caledonian Ground. School won—10 points to 5.

9.—Globe evening newspaper ceased publication.

11.—Public meeting at City Hall passed resolution asking Government for Commission of Inquiry into management of Seacliffe, and to appoint a board of management.

14.—Municipal elections. Dunedin, South Ward: Gourley unopposed. High Ward: Dawson, 461; Hardy, 392. Bell Ward: Solomon, 617; Jolly, 202. Leith Ward: Cohen, 480; Heenan, 393.

18.—Six members of Salvation Army fined at Milton for breach of by-laws, and sentenced to fine or imprisonment.

30.—Captain Matthews, Salvationist, imprisoned on 18th ult. for non-payment of fine imposed at Milton for street preaching, released by order of Government.

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October.

1.—St. Michael's (Anglican) Church opened at Anderson's Bay.

13.—Address with over 1000 signatures and presentation to Mr. H. S. Fish, M.H.R.

29.—Labour Day demonstration, Caledonian Grounds.

November.

23, 24.—Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show.

28.—General elections. City of Dunedin: Pinkerton, 6766; Earnshaw, 6061; W. Hutchison, 5766; H. S. Fish, 5475; H. Gourley, 4081; James Gore, 3726; C. Haynes, 2282; D. Nicol, 407. Port Chalmers: Miller, 1748; E. G. Allen, 1627. Caversham: Morrison, 1333; Barron, 1199; Munroe, 48. Taieri: Carncross, 1402: Buckland, 1328. Waikouaiti: Green, 1020; Bruce, 538; Thomson, 514; Smith, 82. Clutha: T. Mackenzie, 1970; J. Brugh, 1139. Tuapeka: Pyke, 1227; C. Rawlins, 834; A. Fraser, 675; F. M. Byron, 172. Wakatipu: W. Fraser, 1171; W. J. M. Larnach, 758. Mataura: R. M'Nab, 1325; G. F. Richardson, 1217; J. Christie, 353. Waihemo: J. M'Kenzie, 1734; M. J. S. Mackenzie, 1460. Oamaru: T. Duncan, 1608; P. B. Fraser, 1193; D. Dunn, 252; W. Flint, 50. Invergargill: J. W. Kelly, 2422; J. Hatch, 1181.

29.—Mayoral elections. City of Dunedin: H. S. Fish, 1067; C. R. Chapmau, 749.

December.

21.—Opening of St. Thomas' (Anglican) Church at Outram.