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Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand

1873

page 319

1873.

January.

1.—Opening of Port Chalmers railway by Sir George Bowen.

4.—Induction of Rev. R. L. Stanford to All Saints' Church.

6.—Attempted assassination of Detective Farrell. Arrest of ex-sergeant Ryan.

15.—Mr. C. W. Ireland appointed judge's associate, vice Mr. H. C. Brewer, admitted to the bar. Presentation to Rev. Mr. Granger, late of All Saints', on leaving the colony.

23.—Parish of South Dunedin (Anglican) formed. Vicar, Rev. E. G. Penny. Liberation of last five Maori prisoners.

February.

11.—Mr. Abram resigned teachership at High School. Rev. Mr. Penny temporarily appointed.

22.—Formation of Early Settlers' Association.

March.

4.—Complimentary dinner (Waikouaiti) to Sir David Munro.

10.—A deacon (Mr. Dewe) ordained by Bishop Nevill.

First sod turned of Moeraki - Waitaki railway.

25.—Dunedin bowling club formed.

D.J.C. Races. Publicans' Handicap: Hatred, 1; Misfortune, 2.

26.—D.J.C. Handicap: Tambourine, 1; Misfortune, 2; Wild Boy, 3.

26.—Port Chalmers line purchased by General Government (£177,500).

April.

2.—Election M.P.C. of Dunedin: Sise, 612; Prosser, 534; C. S. Reeves, 155.

3.—Trial of Ryan. Jury failed to agree.

15.—Fire, Cumberland St., Gibbs and Clayton. Damages £10,000.

16.—Twenty-fifth anniversary (15th) of arrival of Philip Laing, celebrated by surviving passengers and relations.

17.—Mr. Robert Stout appointed law lecturer at the University.

May.

1.—Last trip of the Nebraska ('Frisco line) from Auckland.

3.—Inaugural University lecture delivered by Major Richardson.

5.—Salmon ova ex Oberon landed at Invercargill.

14. Foundation stone laid of new Post Office at Milton.

12.—Mr. Strode, R.M., obtained six months' leave of absence. Place filled by Mr. I. N. Watt, R.M.

19.—Mr. H. Clapcott appointed University librarian and registrar.

31.—Title of Mayor's Court abolished, and that of City Police Court substituted.

June.

11.—Heated elections for Provincial Council, Dunedin: Davie, Turnbull, Reynolds, Fish, Turton, Haggitt and Bathgate beat Cargill, Prosser, Reeves, Walter, Cutten, Barton, Isaacs, Millar, Rossbotham, and Graham.

25.—Completion of immigration barracks at Caversham. First tenanted by passengers ex Michael Angelo.

27.—Election of Superintendent: Macandrew, 3902; J. L. Gillies, 2759; Graham, 26.

July.

2.—Thirty - second session Provincial Council. Mr. J. C. Gillies elected Speaker.

12.—Foundation stone laid of South Dunedin Episcopalian Church.

Farewell dinner to Mr. George Duncan on his departure for America.

16.—Mr. Hawthorne, Rector of the High School, appeared at the bar of the Provincial Council to explain certain charges made by a recent Commission into affairs of School.

22.—Mayoral election: Mercer, 970; Thoneman, 630; Barnes, 500.

28.—Race, 100 yds., for championship of N.Z., between Fox and Drake, North Recreation Ground. Fox won by 2 yds. Time, 10 ¾ sec.

29.—First donkey (in harness) seen in Dunedin.

August.

9.—Masonic Hall stormed, and three men placed in possession by Mr. Hudson ejected.

15.—First show, Dunedin Canary and Poultry Association.

22.—Formation of National Fire and Marine Insurance.

September.

6.—Complimentary dinner to Mr. Stout by his Caversham constituents.

10.—First concrete block set of Oamaru breakwater.

15.—Funeral of Mr. St. John Branigan.

16.—Sketch of Mr. Branigan's connection with Industrial School and Benevolent Institution.

18.—Commencement of reclamation at Mussel Bay, Port Chalmers.

October.

3.—City Police Court abolished by City Council.

8.—Arrival of Dr. Begg, Presbyterian divine.

13.—Formation of Otago Rowing Club.

16.—Capt. Hutton appointed lecturer on geology to the University.

18.—Description and history of Mosgeil Woollen Mill.

November.

6.—Daily Times increased in size.

20.—Visit of French man-of-war Vire.

21.—Opening of first church; morning, Dr. Begg—evening, Dr. Stuart.

December.

6.—Junction of Clutha and Port Chalmers lines of rail.

Break up of Caledonian Society's first evening classes at Athenæum.

14.—Southern Trunk Railway opened to Green Island by the Premier, Mr. J. Vogel.

24.—Visit of His Excellency Sir James Fergusson and Lady Fergusson.