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Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand

1871

1871.

January.

4.—Completion of High School Rectory.

21.—Election of Messrs. Bathgate (694) and Reynolds (692), M.H.R.'s for Dunedin. Macassey (545), Graham (64), Grant (50).

24.—Death of Rev. Dr. Burns, æt. 75.

30.—Six red, and two Axis, deer received per City of Dunedin.

February.

1.—Mr. W. D. Murison succeeded Mr. Barton as editor of Otago Daily Times. Mr. Barton succeeded Mr. Vogel, and held chair about two and a half years.

3.—Sitting of Fifth General Anglican Synod at Dunedin. Decision of Archbishop of Canterbury that Bishop Jenner was legally Bishop of Dunedin, but that he advised him to forego his claim.

20.—Arrival of Bishop Moran with Father Coleman and ten Dominican nuns.

23.—Dr. Black appointed professor of Natural Science.

27.—Consecration of Roman Catholic Chapel at East Taieri.

Six hundred birds of various kinds arrived per Warrior Queen.

March.

1.—Election of Superintendent: Macandrew, 3242; Donald Reid, 2950.

4.—Major Richardson elected Chancellor of the University, Dr. Stuart Vice-Chancellor.

15.—Visit of the Governor, Sir G. F. Bowen.

20.—Turning of first sod of Clutha railway by His Excellency Sir G. F. Bowen.

24.—First race meeting at Forbury Park.

New 'Frisco Mail contract made between Vogel and Webb and Holland.

29.—Wreck of brig Hindoo from Foo Chow on Riverton beach.

April.

3.—Steamer Clutha launched at Pomahaka.

6.—Discourse by Bishop Moran on education question.

Captain Wales won Colonial Champion Belt.

May.

13.—Arrival of 'Frisco steamer Nevada.

Description of Graving Dock at Port Chalmers.

June.

5.—Consecration of Rev. S. T. Nevill (Anglican) Bishop of Dunedin.

6.—Abandonment of suit of criminal libel against Mr. G. B. Barton, who issued a writ claiming £5000 for malicious prosecution.

13.—Fire at Reichelt's, Princes Street Cutting. Arrest of Reichelt on charge of arson. (20) Verdict that fire resulted from accident.

22.—Arrival of Professors Sale, Shand, and M'Gregor per ship Wild beer.

July.

3.—Woodhaugh Flour Mills burnt.

6.—Inauguration of Otago University. Address by Chancellor, Major Richardson.

15.—Resignation of Mr. C. Smith, clerk of Provincial Council and Librarian.

Superintendent, by message, recommended Provincial Council to obtain revenue by selling 50,000 acres of land in one or more blocks.

18.—Provincial Council by 23 to 4 rejected motion by Mr. Haughton to subsidise Catholic Schools.

22.—Election of Mayor: Fish, 762.

24.—Death of Mr. John Gillies, R.M., æt. 70; obituary, July 27.

31.—Departure of Father Moreau.

Barque Premier wrecked at Oamaru.

August.

7.—Gas lit at Port Chalmers.

9.—University Council agreed unanimously to allow women to attend classes and sit for exams.

11.—Centenary of Sir Walter Scott celebrated.

15.—Farewell presentation to Father Moreau.

22.—Protest by Dr. Jenner against Bishop Nevill's assumption of the bishopric of Dunedin.

23.—Valedictory testimonial to Mr. J. Dewe, R.M., of Tokomairiro.

31.—Dr. Copland called to North Dunedin Church.

Foundation stone laid of new Presbyterian Church at Port Chalmers.

September.

17.—Mr. Macandrew proposed in House of Representatives to place North and Middle Islands each under separate provincial governments with a Lieutenant-Governor each.

25.—Induction of Rev. T. Roseby to Moray Place Congregational Church.

October.

11.—Great fire in Invercargill, destroyed Bank of Otago, &c.

17.—Sale of 50,000 acres of land to Mr. J. Clarke.

Meeting in Masonic Hall to protest against Brogden Contracts.

18.—Rev. J. M'Cosh Smith ordained and inducted to Naseby.

23.—Manufacture of cloth commenced at Mosgeil by A. J. Burns and Co.

24.—Dunedin Gas Works sold by auction for £17,000.

26.—Induction of Rev. J. Gow to St. Andrew's Church, Walker Street.

Death of Mrs. Cargill, widow of Captain Cargill, æt. 81; obituary October 31.

November.

23.—Wreck of s.s. Ahuriri off Tumai.

December.

7.—Disputes between congregation of First Church and Rev. Mr. Sutherland discussed in Presbytery.

14.—First exam. Girl's High School.

25.—Severe gale from S.W. from Saturday morning to Sunday morning; pinnacle of First Church spire blown down.

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Boating accident in harbour. Funeral, December 30th, of six of the persons drowned: Prictor, Bruce, Scrymgeour (two), Drew (two).